At a Glance
Median Income
$87,971
$51,969 per capita
Home Value
$236,200
Zillow: $329,777
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
342/100K
4,483/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pendleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pendleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pendleton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pendleton residents earn a median household income of $87,971 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,969. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pendleton is $236,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,777. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Pendleton reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,483/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Pendleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pendleton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,115
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,971
Per Capita$51,969
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,200
Rent$1,154
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$329,777
Housing Units2,268
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent342/100K
Property4,483/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pendleton was built in 1983.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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