Svensen, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
897 Population 400/sq mi density
$59,423 Median Income $30,237 per capita
$371,400 Home Value $466,664 Zillow
$1,594 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,423 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$371,400 home value, $1,594/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Svensen, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,423
21% below
$30,237 per capita
Home Value
$371,400
32% above
Zillow: $466,664
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
37% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Svensen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
132%
Rent
137%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Svensen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Svensen residents earn a median household income of $59,423 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,237. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Svensen is $371,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,664. Median rent is $1,594/month, with 51.0% 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 1980.

Education

17.4% of adults in Svensen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Svensen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population897
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,423
Per Capita$30,237
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

B
Home Value$371,400
Rent$1,594
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$466,664
Housing Units344
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,302/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain70.3 in/yr
Elevation186 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Svensen was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.