At a Glance
Median Income
$54,655
$37,827 per capita
Home Value
$215,300
Zillow: $319,480
Median Rent
$734/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
3,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
261 sunny days/yr
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)
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 0.5% (86% 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 $319,480. 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 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,517/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population4,317
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density2,086/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,655
Per Capita$37,827
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A
Home Value$215,300
Rent$734
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$319,480
Housing Units2,066
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent388/100K
Property3,517/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault291/100K
Burglary412/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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