Yachats, OR

Oregon

Yachats is a small town in Oregon with a population of 881. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
881 Population 968/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $55,540 per capita
$549,700 Home Value $519,361 Zillow
$863 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$549,700 home value, $863/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $549,700
95% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.4%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

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

People

Population881
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$55,540
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,767M
Commute10 min

Housing

C
Home Value$549,700
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$519,361

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain78.3 in/yr
Elevation138 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute10 min
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Is Yachats a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yachats receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Yachats offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yachats is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yachats is $549,700, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Yachats is a highly educated community — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Yachats experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Yachats has a population of 881 with a density of 968 people per square mile. The median age is 64.6 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

881
Total Population
968
People / sq mi
64.6yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Yachats vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.7%
50% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yachats vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yachats is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Yachats vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,540
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$71,426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,097
County GDP$2,767M

Business (County)

Restaurants307
Healthcare112
Retail299
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,651
61% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time9.9 min
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Yachats is $549,700, 95% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $519,361.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$549,700
95% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$519,361
Median List Price$807,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$807,250
$/Sq Ft$397
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,651
61% above US avg
Effective Rate1.03%
In Yachats, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.2% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma12.6%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Checkup Rate71.1%
Premature Death10,323/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access94.3%
Healthcare Facilities112

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Yachats has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 78.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall78.3 inches
106% above US avg
Snowfall0.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates44.3118°N, 124.1014°W
County FIPS41041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.3%
D 57.7%

Winner: Democrat by 18.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.4%
67% above US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density968/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities112
Restaurants307
Retail Stores299

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute9.9 min
Work from Home30.3%

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