At a Glance
Median Income
$82,467
$41,076 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
Zillow: $219,189
Median Rent
$874/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
3,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Oregon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oregon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oregon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oregon residents earn a median household income of $82,467 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,076. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oregon is $191,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,189. Median rent is $874/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Oregon reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,246/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oregon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,821
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,467
Per Capita$41,076
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,300
Rent$874
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$219,189
Housing Units8,698
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property3,246/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary221/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation593 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Oregon was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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