Living in Halfway, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halfway · Census data 2020–2024
Halfway has 312 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $38,654 (53% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $246,700, the median rent is $831/month.
Halfway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Halfway at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 48.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $38,654State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $246,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $831/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Halfway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Halfway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halfway the median home value is $246,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,058 a month in housing costs.
Halfway median household income
The median household income in Halfway is $38,654 and the income per person is $22,119. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Halfway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 31.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.60
31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Halfway has many vacation and second homes.
Halfway demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halfway ›
Education in Halfway
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Halfway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halfway
- Unemployment rate
- 15.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Halfway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway | 312 | $38,654 | $246,700 | $831 |
| Richland | 197 | $22,083 | $209,600 | $830 |
| Wallowa Lake | 105 | $86,281 | $365,000 | — |
| Cambridge | 324 | $50,833 | $289,300 | $850 |
| Joseph | 1,054 | $54,444 | $334,900 | $1,151 |
| Midvale | 347 | $48,462 | $230,600 | $775 |
| Baker City | 10,210 | $61,580 | $271,400 | $896 |
| Huntington | 739 | $35,813 | $123,000 | $681 |
| Enterprise | 2,131 | $58,393 | $319,800 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Halfway, OR?
The median household income in Halfway is $38,654, 53% 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 Halfway?
The median home value in Halfway is $246,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Halfway?
The median gross rent in Halfway is $831 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Halfway, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Halfway?
The median age in Halfway is 48.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Halfway?
The average commute to work in Halfway is 10 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halfway?
The unemployment rate in Halfway is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halfway?
11.6% of adults in Halfway 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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