Living in Gervais, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gervais · Census data 2020–2024
Gervais has 2,581 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $83,043 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $371,400, the median rent is $1,893/month.
Gervais at a glance
- Population
- 2,581
- Median age
- 31.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $83,043State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $371,400State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,893/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Gervais a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gervais
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gervais the median home value is $371,400, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,893 per month, which is 49.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,763 a month in housing costs.
Gervais median household income
The median household income in Gervais is $83,043 and the income per person is $30,854. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Gervais: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 745
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.52
Gervais demographics
- Population
- 2,581
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 5.7%
- Households
- 730
- Foreign-born
- 34.6%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gervais ›
Education in Gervais
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Gervais have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gervais
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Gervais vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gervais | 2,581 | $83,043 | $371,400 | $1,893 |
| Woodburn | 27,875 | $67,347 | $331,800 | $1,489 |
| Mount Angel | 3,393 | $62,232 | $430,600 | $1,213 |
| Hubbard | 3,406 | $101,771 | $436,800 | $1,253 |
| St. Paul | 469 | $138,409 | $541,700 | $1,500 |
| Donald | 1,133 | $80,729 | $351,500 | $1,636 |
| Silverton | 10,456 | $79,960 | $484,800 | $1,580 |
| Keizer | 39,082 | $84,813 | $434,100 | $1,424 |
| Hayesville | 21,246 | $58,624 | $365,400 | $1,435 |
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What is the median household income in Gervais, OR?
The median household income in Gervais is $83,043, 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 Gervais?
The median home value in Gervais is $371,400, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Gervais?
The median gross rent in Gervais is $1,893 per month, about 49.2% of household income.
Is Gervais, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 22% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Gervais?
The median age in Gervais is 31.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Gervais?
The average commute to work in Gervais is 28 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gervais?
The unemployment rate in Gervais is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gervais?
11.6% of adults in Gervais 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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