Sweet Home, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Linn County County
Sweet Home, OR
At a Glance
How Sweet Home Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweet Home's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sweet Home a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sweet Home residents earn a median household income of $59,479 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,187. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,944 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweet Home is $245,700 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,781. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 28.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Sweet Home reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,722/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Sweet Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweet Home has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.