Living in Dufur, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dufur · Census data 2020–2024
Dufur has 952 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $89,333 (8% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $357,500, the median rent is $1,256/month.
Dufur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dufur at a glance
- Population
- 952
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $89,333State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $357,500State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,256/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Dufur a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Oregon median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dufur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dufur the median home value is $357,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,256 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,682 a month in housing costs.
Dufur median household income
The median household income in Dufur is $89,333 and the income per person is $34,848. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Dufur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 381
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.72
Dufur demographics
- Population
- 952
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 350
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dufur ›
Education in Dufur
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Dufur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dufur
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Dufur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufur | 952 | $89,333 | $357,500 | $1,256 |
| The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | $360,800 | $993 |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | $228,600 | $857 |
| Dallesport | 1,603 | $71,707 | $377,600 | $1,350 |
| Tygh Valley | 118 | $60,625 | $368,200 | — |
| Wishram | 411 | $42,188 | $162,000 | $817 |
| Pine Hollow | 561 | $53,750 | $273,900 | — |
| Wamic | 117 | $81,250 | $270,200 | — |
| Grass Valley | 261 | $62,366 | $109,400 | $337 |
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What is the median household income in Dufur, OR?
The median household income in Dufur is $89,333, 8% 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 Dufur?
The median home value in Dufur is $357,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Dufur?
The median gross rent in Dufur is $1,256 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Dufur, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Oregon median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Dufur?
The median age in Dufur is 38.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Dufur?
The average commute to work in Dufur is 17 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dufur?
The unemployment rate in Dufur is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dufur?
21.4% of adults in Dufur 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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