At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$39,516 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
Zillow: $465,697
Median Rent
$938/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
443/100K
5,900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Waldport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waldport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldport residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,516. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,097 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldport is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,697. Median rent is $938/month, with 35.7% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Waldport reports 443 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,900/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Waldport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,025
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$39,516
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
B
Home Value$318,400
Rent$938
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$465,697
Housing Units1,239
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent443/100K
Property5,900/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain78.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation150 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Waldport was founded in 1911.
The median home in Waldport was built in 1982.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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