Living in Gearhart, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gearhart · Census data 2020–2024
Gearhart has 1,978 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $92,250 (11% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $688,100, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Gearhart at a glance
- Population
- 1,978
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $92,250State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $688,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Gearhart a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gearhart
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gearhart the median home value is $688,100, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,609 a month in housing costs.
Gearhart median household income
The median household income in Gearhart is $92,250 and the income per person is $52,217. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Gearhart: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,506
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 45%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.39
45% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gearhart has many vacation and second homes.
Gearhart demographics
- Population
- 1,978
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 828
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gearhart ›
Education in Gearhart
48.1% of adults 25 and older in Gearhart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gearhart
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Gearhart vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearhart | 1,978 | $92,250 | $688,100 | $1,093 |
| Seaside | 7,192 | $47,361 | $459,500 | $1,083 |
| Warrenton | 6,327 | $70,670 | $415,800 | $1,305 |
| Cannon Beach | 1,361 | $69,375 | $823,200 | $1,126 |
| Astoria | 10,109 | $68,007 | $444,800 | $1,239 |
| Svensen | 784 | $88,750 | $383,100 | $1,644 |
| Chinook | 541 | $108,147 | $352,000 | — |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | — |
| Ilwaco | 1,365 | $98,200 | $370,300 | $1,170 |
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What is the median household income in Gearhart, OR?
The median household income in Gearhart is $92,250, 11% 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 Gearhart?
The median home value in Gearhart is $688,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Gearhart?
The median gross rent in Gearhart is $1,093 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Gearhart, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Gearhart?
The median age in Gearhart is 48.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Gearhart?
The average commute to work in Gearhart is 16 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gearhart?
The unemployment rate in Gearhart is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gearhart?
48.1% of adults in Gearhart 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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