At a Glance
Median Income
$34,122
$34,198 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
Zillow: $370,066
Median Rent
$950/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
2,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
257 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Orford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 4.5% (25% 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 $370,066. 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.
Safety & Crime
Port Orford reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,171/100K.
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 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population983
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,122
Per Capita$34,198
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
C+
Home Value$247,500
Rent$950
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$370,066
Housing Units757
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property2,171/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain70.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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