Nyssa, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Canyon County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,220 Population 2,077/sq mi density
$51,944 Median Income $20,428 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $278,791 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,944 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $820/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Nyssa, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,944
31% below
$20,428 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
39% below
Zillow: $278,791
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Nyssa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nyssa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
61%
Rent
71%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nyssa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nyssa residents earn a median household income of $51,944 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,428. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nyssa is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,791. Median rent is $820/month, with 24.9% 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 1962.

Education

11.7% of adults in Nyssa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nyssa has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,220
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density2,077/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,944
Per Capita$20,428
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$820
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$278,791
Housing Units1,081
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death7,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
Elevation2,180 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Nyssa was founded in 1903.
The median home in Nyssa was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.