At a Glance
Median Income
$100,695
$48,043 per capita
Home Value
$361,200
Zillow: $478,566
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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+
3.9 / 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 $100,695 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,043. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oregon is $361,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $478,566. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Oregon reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 496/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oregon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,384
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,496/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,695
Per Capita$48,043
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,200
Rent$1,229
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$478,566
Housing Units4,873
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property496/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary131/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation957 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Oregon was founded in 1841.
The median home in Oregon was built in 1991.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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