At a Glance
Median Income
$72,058
$31,329 per capita
Home Value
$364,600
Zillow: $424,353
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Prineville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prineville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prineville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prineville residents earn a median household income of $72,058 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,329. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 875 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prineville is $364,600 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,353. Median rent is $1,245/month, with 31.9% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Prineville reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,128/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Prineville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prineville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population11,187
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,058
Per Capita$31,329
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,730
Housing
B+
Home Value$364,600
Rent$1,245
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$424,353
Housing Units4,798
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property2,128/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault286/100K
Burglary248/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,861 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Prineville was founded in 1880.
The median home in Prineville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (92 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.