Living in Crane, Oregon

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

Crane has 136 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $36,406 (56% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $285,700, the median rent is $436/month.

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

Crane at a glance

Population
136
Median age
44.5State: 40.4
Median household income
$36,406State: $83,011
Median home value
$285,700State: $477,600
Median rent
$436/moState: $1,525
Homeowners
54.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
Average commute
18 min

Is Crane a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.

Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Oregon median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Crane

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crane the median home value is $285,700, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $436 per month, which is 11.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Crane$285,700
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Crane$436
Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Crane median household income

The median household income in Crane is $36,406 and the income per person is $18,393. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Crane$36,406
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Crane: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
82
Owner-occupied
54.2%
Renter-occupied
45.8%
Vacant
28%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.31

Crane demographics

Population
136
Median age
44.5
Under 18
22.1%
65 and older
18.4%
Households
59
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans
9.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Crane

10.4% of adults 25 and older in Crane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Crane10.4%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Crane

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
18 minState: 23 min
Work from home
7.9%
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.6%
Homes with broadband
83.1%

Crane vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Crane136$36,406$285,700$436
Burns2,723$41,858$187,200$734
Hines1,604$78,355$288,200$496

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Living in Crane: FAQ

What is the median household income in Crane, OR?

The median household income in Crane is $36,406, 56% 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 Crane?

The median home value in Crane is $285,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

How much is rent in Crane?

The median gross rent in Crane is $436 per month, about 11.6% of household income.

Is Crane, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Oregon median.

What is the median age in Crane?

The median age in Crane is 44.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Crane?

The average commute to work in Crane is 18 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Crane?

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

How educated is Crane?

10.4% of adults in Crane 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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