Living in Barview, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barview · Census data 2020–2024
Barview has 1,684 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $78,510 (5% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $246,600, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Barview at a glance
- Population
- 1,684
- Median age
- 56.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $78,510State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $246,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Barview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Oregon median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barview the median home value is $246,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.
Barview median household income
The median household income in Barview is $78,510 and the income per person is $43,724. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Barview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 838
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.51
Barview demographics
- Population
- 1,684
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 667
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barview ›
Education in Barview
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Barview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barview
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Barview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barview | 1,684 | $78,510 | $246,600 | $1,125 |
| Coos Bay | 15,925 | $56,524 | $306,900 | $1,034 |
| Bunker Hill | 1,626 | $60,058 | $227,600 | $905 |
| North Bend | 10,171 | $81,320 | $352,300 | $1,066 |
| Glasgow | 697 | $91,047 | $433,800 | — |
| Saunders Lake | 1,338 | $63,914 | $339,700 | $1,301 |
| Coquille | 4,002 | $58,490 | $304,500 | $1,157 |
| Bandon | 3,330 | $48,187 | $503,200 | $963 |
| Lakeside | 1,870 | $65,375 | $304,900 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in Barview, OR?
The median household income in Barview is $78,510, 5% 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 Barview?
The median home value in Barview is $246,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Barview?
The median gross rent in Barview is $1,125 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Barview, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Oregon median.
What is the median age in Barview?
The median age in Barview is 56.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Barview?
The average commute to work in Barview is 20 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barview?
The unemployment rate in Barview is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barview?
14.5% of adults in Barview 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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