Living in Adams, Oregon

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adams · Census data 2020–2024

Adams has 292 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $57,212 (31% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $225,000.

Adams is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Adams at a glance

Population
292
Median age
49.9State: 40.4
Median household income
$57,212State: $83,011
Median home value
$225,000State: $477,600
Homeowners
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
Average commute
25 min

Is Adams a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Adams

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adams the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,565 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Adams$225,000
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Adams median household income

The median household income in Adams is $57,212 and the income per person is $25,616. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Adams$57,212
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Adams: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
149
Owner-occupied
91.6%
Renter-occupied
8.4%
Vacant
20.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.45

Adams demographics

Population
292
Median age
49.9
Under 18
1%
65 and older
31.5%
Households
119
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
2.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adams ›

Education in Adams

21.5% of adults 25 and older in Adams have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Adams21.5%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Adams

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
25 minState: 23 min
Work from home
12.1%
Drive alone
73.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
14%
Homes with broadband
84%

Adams vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Adams292$57,212$225,000—
Athena1,377$71,898$239,200$894
Kirkpatrick258$241,250$389,300—
Helix471$190,270$225,600$818
Weston443$45,000$135,900$1,313
Mission878$34,583$215,600$713
Gopher Flats382$76,250$262,500$878
Riverside362$101,875$255,400$1,075
Tutuilla365$87,361$274,000—

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Living in Adams: FAQ

What is the median household income in Adams, OR?

The median household income in Adams is $57,212, 31% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Adams?

The median home value in Adams is $225,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

Is Adams, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Adams?

The median age in Adams is 49.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Adams?

The average commute to work in Adams is 25 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Adams?

The unemployment rate in Adams is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Adams?

21.5% of adults in Adams have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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