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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,426 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,097 |
| County GDP | $2,767M |
| Restaurants | 307 |
| Healthcare | 112 |
| Retail | 299 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,651 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.03% |
| Commute Time | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
| Census Median | $549,700 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $519,361 |
| Median List Price | $807,250 |
| Median List Price | $807,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $397 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $863 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,651 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.03% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,323/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 78.3 inches |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3118°N, 124.1014°W |
| County FIPS | 41041 |
Winner: Democrat by 18.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.4% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 112 |
| Restaurants | 307 |
| Retail Stores | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |