Living in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cannon Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Cannon Beach has 1,361 residents with a median age of 62.2. The median household income is $69,375 (16% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $823,200, the median rent is $1,126/month.
Cannon Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cannon Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,361
- Median age
- 62.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $69,375State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $823,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,126/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Cannon Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Oregon median; home values 72% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cannon Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cannon Beach the median home value is $823,200, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,126 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,229 a month in housing costs.
Cannon Beach median household income
The median household income in Cannon Beach is $69,375 and the income per person is $68,287. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Cannon Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,040
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 61.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.63
61.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cannon Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Cannon Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,361
- Median age
- 62.2
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 777
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cannon Beach ›
Education in Cannon Beach
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Cannon Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cannon Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Cannon Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Beach | 1,361 | $69,375 | $823,200 | $1,126 |
| Seaside | 7,192 | $47,361 | $459,500 | $1,083 |
| Gearhart | 1,978 | $92,250 | $688,100 | $1,093 |
| Neahkahnie | 219 | $113,306 | $939,400 | — |
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | $777,500 | — |
| Nehalem | 235 | $76,071 | $456,700 | $1,196 |
| Bayside Gardens | 1,128 | $77,727 | $387,800 | — |
| Wheeler | 448 | $64,792 | $414,300 | $994 |
| Barnesdale | 208 | $48,750 | $275,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Cannon Beach, OR?
The median household income in Cannon Beach is $69,375, 16% 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 Cannon Beach?
The median home value in Cannon Beach is $823,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Cannon Beach?
The median gross rent in Cannon Beach is $1,126 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Cannon Beach, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Oregon median; home values 72% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cannon Beach?
The median age in Cannon Beach is 62.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Cannon Beach?
The average commute to work in Cannon Beach is 20 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cannon Beach?
The unemployment rate in Cannon Beach is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cannon Beach?
47.1% of adults in Cannon Beach 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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