Reedsport, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Coos County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,317 Population 2,086/sq mi density
$54,655 Median Income $37,827 per capita
$215,300 Home Value $327,383 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
324 Violent Crime/100K 1,504 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,655 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,300 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Reedsport, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,655
27% below
$37,827 per capita
Home Value
$215,300
24% below
Zillow: $327,383
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
15% below
1,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Reedsport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
76%
Rent
63%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reedsport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Reedsport residents earn a median household income of $54,655 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,827. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reedsport is $215,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,383. Median rent is $734/month, with 25.2% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Reedsport reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,504/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Reedsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reedsport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,317
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density2,086/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,655
Per Capita$37,827
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

A
Home Value$215,300
Rent$734
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$327,383
Housing Units2,066
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent324/100K
Property1,504/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Reedsport was founded in 1919.
The median home in Reedsport was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.