Living in Falls City, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Falls City · Census data 2020–2024
Falls City has 1,222 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $51,250 (38% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $302,900, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Falls City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Falls City at a glance
- Population
- 1,222
- Median age
- 35State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $302,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Falls City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Falls City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Falls City the median home value is $302,900, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,443 a month in housing costs.
Falls City median household income
The median household income in Falls City is $51,250 and the income per person is $24,572. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Falls City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.89
Falls City demographics
- Population
- 1,222
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 423
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 16.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Falls City ›
Education in Falls City
19% of adults 25 and older in Falls City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Falls City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Falls City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls City | 1,222 | $51,250 | $302,900 | $1,095 |
| Dallas | 17,531 | $71,549 | $389,100 | $1,209 |
| Monmouth | 11,428 | $69,170 | $413,200 | $1,114 |
| Independence | 10,199 | $85,375 | $378,800 | $1,665 |
| Willamina | 2,193 | $58,906 | $317,600 | $1,170 |
| Fort Hill | 123 | $19,418 | $9,999 | — |
| Sheridan | 6,339 | $70,785 | $328,800 | $1,220 |
| Grand Ronde | 1,549 | $52,669 | $318,500 | $775 |
| Adair Village | 1,233 | $99,125 | $448,400 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Falls City, OR?
The median household income in Falls City is $51,250, 38% 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 Falls City?
The median home value in Falls City is $302,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Falls City?
The median gross rent in Falls City is $1,095 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Falls City, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Falls City?
The median age in Falls City is 35 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Falls City?
The average commute to work in Falls City is 31 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Falls City?
The unemployment rate in Falls City is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Falls City?
19% of adults in Falls City 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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