Living in Depoe Bay, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Depoe Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Depoe Bay has 1,782 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $85,417 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $377,700, the median rent is $1,622/month.
Depoe Bay at a glance
- Population
- 1,782
- Median age
- 56.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $85,417State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $377,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,622/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Depoe Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Depoe Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Depoe Bay the median home value is $377,700, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,622 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,898 a month in housing costs.
Depoe Bay median household income
The median household income in Depoe Bay is $85,417 and the income per person is $49,153. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Depoe Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,404
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.03
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Depoe Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Depoe Bay demographics
- Population
- 1,782
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 877
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Depoe Bay ›
Education in Depoe Bay
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Depoe Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Depoe Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Depoe Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depoe Bay | 1,782 | $85,417 | $377,700 | $1,622 |
| Lincoln Beach | 2,434 | $73,750 | $422,900 | $884 |
| Siletz | 1,119 | $86,667 | $251,200 | — |
| Lincoln City | 9,968 | $56,635 | $412,700 | $1,314 |
| Newport | 10,583 | $60,568 | $441,400 | $1,241 |
| Neotsu | 872 | $105,133 | $591,100 | — |
| Toledo | 3,546 | $53,947 | $299,100 | $1,084 |
| Rose Lodge | 1,381 | $59,038 | $250,000 | $1,180 |
| Bayshore | 925 | $61,894 | $437,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Depoe Bay, OR?
The median household income in Depoe Bay is $85,417, about the same as 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 Depoe Bay?
The median home value in Depoe Bay is $377,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Depoe Bay?
The median gross rent in Depoe Bay is $1,622 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Depoe Bay, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Depoe Bay?
The median age in Depoe Bay is 56.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Depoe Bay?
The average commute to work in Depoe Bay is 24 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Depoe Bay?
The unemployment rate in Depoe Bay is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Depoe Bay?
43.5% of adults in Depoe Bay 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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