At a Glance
Median Income
$108,618
$48,871 per capita
Home Value
$544,000
Zillow: $570,476
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
270 sunny days/yr
How North Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Plains a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Plains residents earn a median household income of $108,618 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,871. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Plains is $544,000 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,476. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
North Plains reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,393/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in North Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Plains has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,393
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,113/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,618
Per Capita$48,871
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
B+
Home Value$544,000
Rent$1,373
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$570,476
Housing Units1,292
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,393/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary45/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation205 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
North Plains was founded in 1910.
The median home in North Plains was built in 2003.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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