Westfir, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Lane County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
434 Population 1,400/sq mi density
$67,031 Median Income $28,091 per capita
$295,000 Home Value $331,980 Zillow
$1,325 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,031 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$295,000 home value, $1,325/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Westfir, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,031
11% below
$28,091 per capita
Home Value
$295,000
5% above
Zillow: $331,980
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
14% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Westfir Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
105%
Rent
114%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westfir a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westfir residents earn a median household income of $67,031 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,091. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,531 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westfir is $295,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,980. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 31.3% 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 1951.

Education

12.0% of adults in Westfir hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westfir has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population434
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,031
Per Capita$28,091
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$23,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A
Home Value$295,000
Rent$1,325
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$331,980
Housing Units166
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,116/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Westfir was founded in 1979.
The median home in Westfir was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.