Living in Clatskanie, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clatskanie · Census data 2020–2024
Clatskanie has 2,364 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $90,709 (9% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $363,900, the median rent is $1,017/month.
Clatskanie at a glance
- Population
- 2,364
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $90,709State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $363,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Clatskanie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Oregon median; home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clatskanie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clatskanie the median home value is $363,900, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 49.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,931 a month in housing costs.
Clatskanie median household income
The median household income in Clatskanie is $90,709 and the income per person is $34,029. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Clatskanie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 949
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.63
Clatskanie demographics
- Population
- 2,364
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 879
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 15.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clatskanie ›
Education in Clatskanie
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Clatskanie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clatskanie
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Clatskanie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clatskanie | 2,364 | $90,709 | $363,900 | $1,017 |
| Westport | 263 | $33,598 | $62,000 | — |
| Puget Island | 1,008 | $49,438 | $484,800 | — |
| East Cathlamet | 934 | $101,221 | $400,000 | — |
| Cathlamet | 616 | $70,250 | $387,500 | $913 |
| Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $361,600 | $1,137 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Rainier | 2,130 | $66,989 | $344,700 | $942 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
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What is the median household income in Clatskanie, OR?
The median household income in Clatskanie is $90,709, 9% 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 Clatskanie?
The median home value in Clatskanie is $363,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Clatskanie?
The median gross rent in Clatskanie is $1,017 per month, about 49.7% of household income.
Is Clatskanie, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Oregon median; home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Clatskanie?
The median age in Clatskanie is 37.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Clatskanie?
The average commute to work in Clatskanie is 24 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clatskanie?
The unemployment rate in Clatskanie is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clatskanie?
16.1% of adults in Clatskanie 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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