Sunriver, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Sunriver is a small town in Oregon with a population of 1,429. Residents earn $90,529 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,429 Population 161/sq mi density
$90,529 Median Income $79,273 per capita
$719,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,529 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$719,800 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,529
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $719,800
155% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.6%
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.1%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Sunriver Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,429
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,529
Per Capita$79,273
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$16,683M
Commute25 min

Housing

C
Home Value$719,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation4,171 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Sunriver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunriver receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sunriver stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunriver is $90,529, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunriver is $719,800, making it a premium housing market at 155% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Sunriver is a highly educated community — 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Sunriver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Sunriver has a population of 1,429 with a density of 161 people per square mile. The median age is 70.1 years, 80% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

1,429
Total Population
161
People / sq mi
70.1yrs
Median Age
80% above US avg
8.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunriver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sunriver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunriver is $90,529, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sunriver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,529
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$79,273
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$104,074

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,562
County GDP$16,683M

Business (County)

Restaurants699
Healthcare960
Retail869
Manufacturing365

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,048
73% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home47.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunriver is $719,800, 155% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$719,800
155% above US avg
Median List Price$989,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$989,000
$/Sq Ft$444
Homes Sold16
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops13.6%
Inventory81

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,048
73% above US avg
Effective Rate0.84%
In Sunriver, 24.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 11.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sunriver vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.1%
25% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity11.6%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate72.7%
Premature Death5,427/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access93.8%
Healthcare Facilities960

Crime Rates: Sunriver vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Sunriver has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.1 inches
50% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,171 ft (1,271 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates43.8821°N, 121.4350°W
County FIPS41017
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.6%
D 53.7%

Winner: Democrat by 10.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.6%
109% above US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density161/sq mi
Total Area8.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities960
Restaurants699
Retail Stores869

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home47.5%

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