Port Orford, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Curry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
983 Population 626/sq mi density
$34,122 Median Income $34,198 per capita
$247,500 Home Value $380,632 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,122 median income, 12.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$247,500 home value, $950/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Orford, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,122
55% below
$34,198 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
12% below
Zillow: $380,632
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Port Orford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
88%
Rent
82%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Orford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Orford residents earn a median household income of $34,122 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,198. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 920 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Orford is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,632. Median rent is $950/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.

Education

29.9% of adults in Port Orford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Orford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population983
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,122
Per Capita$34,198
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

C+
Home Value$247,500
Rent$950
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$380,632
Housing Units757
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain71.6 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Port Orford was founded in 1911.
The median home in Port Orford was built in 1974.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.