Living in Aurora, Oregon

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

Aurora has 1,030 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $107,500 (30% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $525,100, the median rent is $2,167/month.

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

Aurora at a glance

Population
1,030
Median age
52State: 40.4
Median household income
$107,500State: $83,011
Median home value
$525,100State: $477,600
Median rent
$2,167/moState: $1,525
Homeowners
94.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
Average commute
28 min

Is Aurora a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.

Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Aurora

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aurora the median home value is $525,100, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,167 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,326 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Aurora$525,100
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Aurora$2,167
Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Aurora median household income

The median household income in Aurora is $107,500 and the income per person is $55,826. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Aurora$107,500
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Aurora: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
465
Owner-occupied
94.1%
Renter-occupied
5.9%
Vacant
4.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
2.32

Aurora demographics

Population
1,030
Median age
52
Under 18
11.7%
65 and older
27.3%
Households
444
Foreign-born
10.9%
Veterans
10.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.2%
Black5.3%
Asian0%

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

Education in Aurora

48.4% of adults 25 and older in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora48.4%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Aurora

Unemployment rate
2.1%State: 5.4%
Average commute
28 minState: 23 min
Work from home
15.1%
Drive alone
73.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.2%
Homes with broadband
97.3%

Aurora vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Aurora1,030$107,500$525,100$2,167
Barlow105$96,250$413,600—
Donald1,133$80,729$351,500$1,636
Hubbard3,406$101,771$436,800$1,253
Butteville226$120,139$926,500—
Canby18,134$100,989$528,500$1,542
Wilsonville26,974$96,236$615,300$1,878
Woodburn27,875$67,347$331,800$1,489
Mulino2,229$108,482$779,500$1,728

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Living in Aurora: FAQ

What is the median household income in Aurora, OR?

The median household income in Aurora is $107,500, 30% higher 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 Aurora?

The median home value in Aurora is $525,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

How much is rent in Aurora?

The median gross rent in Aurora is $2,167 per month, about 25% of household income.

Is Aurora, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Aurora?

The median age in Aurora is 52 years (Oregon: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Aurora?

The average commute to work in Aurora is 28 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Aurora?

The unemployment rate in Aurora is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Aurora?

48.4% of adults in Aurora 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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