At a Glance
Median Income
$87,750
$41,765 per capita
Home Value
$396,500
Zillow: $305,986
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
5,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Saunders Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saunders Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saunders Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saunders Lake residents earn a median household income of $87,750 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,765. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% 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 Saunders Lake is $396,500 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,986. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 33.9% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Saunders Lake reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,848/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Saunders Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saunders Lake 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
Population1,495
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,750
Per Capita$41,765
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A
Home Value$396,500
Rent$1,367
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$305,986
Housing Units680
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property5,848/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation230 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Saunders Lake was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% 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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