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Sisters, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County
Sisters, OR
At a Glance
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)
Is Sisters a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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 $777,148. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sisters reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,597/100K.
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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.