Tillamook, OR

Oregon

Tillamook is a small city in Oregon with a population of 5,229. Residents earn $57,604 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,229 Population 2,752/sq mi density
$57,604 Median Income $28,859 per capita
$272,300 Home Value $449,915 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
304 Violent Crime/100K 2,998 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,604 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
304 violent crimes/100K (20% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,604
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $272,300
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 304/100K
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,098
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,229
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2,752/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,604
Per Capita$28,859
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,475M
Commute17 min

Housing

A
Home Value$272,300
Rent$1,098
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$449,915

Crime

F
Violent304/100K
Property2,998/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault142/100K
Burglary466/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain89.8 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+85.6%
School Score5.03

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute17 min
EV Stations15
Libraries7

Is Tillamook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tillamook receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tillamook has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tillamook is $57,604, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tillamook is $272,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Tillamook is below the national average at 304 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,998 per 100,000, 53% above the national average.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Tillamook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Tillamook has a population of 5,229 with a density of 2,752 people per square mile. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.6%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

5,229
Total Population
2,752
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Tillamook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.1%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.9%
78% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Tillamook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tillamook is $57,604, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Tillamook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,604
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,859
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$70,743

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$1,475M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare50
Retail106
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.5 min
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Tillamook is $272,300, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $449,915.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,300
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$449,915

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,016
1 Bedroom$1,136
2 Bedrooms$1,405
3 Bedrooms$1,954
4 Bedrooms$2,083

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied41.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Tillamook, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.9% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma12.5%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.6%
Checkup Rate69.7%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access63.4%
Healthcare Facilities50
Tillamook has a violent crime rate of 304 per 100,000 residents, 20% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,998 per 100,000 (53% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent303.8/100K
20% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape60.8/100K
Robbery101.3/100K
Assault141.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,997.8/100K
53% above US avg
Burglary465.9/100K
Theft2,471.1/100K
Vehicle Theft60.8/100K
Arson60.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tillamook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation is 89.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall89.8 inches
136% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density2,752/sq mi
Coordinates45.4561°N, 123.8331°W
County FIPS41057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+85.6%
School Test Score5.03
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density2,752/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations15
Alt Fuel Stations15
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants137
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.5 min
Work from Home7.7%

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