Sisters, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,018 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$93,115 Median Income $51,169 per capita
$586,000 Home Value $782,742 Zillow
$1,414 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,115 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$586,000 home value, $1,414/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sisters, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,115
24% above
$51,169 per capita
Home Value
$586,000
108% above
Zillow: $782,742
Median Rent
$1,414/mo
22% above
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sisters Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
208%
Rent
122%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sisters a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sisters residents earn a median household income of $93,115 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,169. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sisters is $586,000 , 108% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $782,742. Median rent is $1,414/month, with 32.9% 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 2005.

Education

42.9% of adults in Sisters hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sisters has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population3,018
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,115
Per Capita$51,169
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

B
Home Value$586,000
Rent$1,414
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$782,742
Housing Units1,612
Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,189 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sisters was built in 2005.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.