Rockaway Beach, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,577 Population 986/sq mi density
$55,188 Median Income $39,178 per capita
$341,100 Home Value $462,522 Zillow
$1,308 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,188 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$341,100 home value, $1,308/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockaway Beach, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,188
27% below
$39,178 per capita
Home Value
$341,100
21% above
Zillow: $462,522
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
12% above
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Rockaway Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
121%
Rent
112%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockaway Beach a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockaway Beach residents earn a median household income of $55,188 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,178. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockaway Beach is $341,100 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,522. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 31.0% 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 1985.

Education

23.1% of adults in Rockaway Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockaway Beach has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,577
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,188
Per Capita$39,178
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

B
Home Value$341,100
Rent$1,308
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$462,522
Housing Units1,895
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain89.8 in/yr
Elevation17 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Rockaway Beach was founded in 1943.
The median home in Rockaway Beach was built in 1985.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.