At a Glance
Median Income
$70,179
$30,509 per capita
Home Value
$276,400
Zillow: $293,170
Median Rent
$938/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
2,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
258 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
3.1 / 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 $70,179 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,509. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pendleton is $276,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,170. Median rent is $938/month, with 29.3% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Pendleton reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,876/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.3% of adults in Pendleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pendleton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population17,070
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,474/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,179
Per Capita$30,509
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A
Home Value$276,400
Rent$938
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$293,170
Housing Units6,950
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent322/100K
Property2,876/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault226/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,126 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Pendleton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
