Living in Halsey, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Halsey · Census data 2020–2024
Halsey has 1,491 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $106,458 (28% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $330,300, the median rent is $2,061/month.
Halsey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Halsey at a glance
- Population
- 1,491
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $106,458State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $330,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $2,061/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Halsey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Oregon median; home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Halsey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Halsey the median home value is $330,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,061 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Halsey median household income
The median household income in Halsey is $106,458 and the income per person is $33,132. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Halsey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 472
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.38
Halsey demographics
- Population
- 1,491
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 441
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Halsey ›
Education in Halsey
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Halsey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Halsey
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 92.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Halsey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halsey | 1,491 | $106,458 | $330,300 | $2,061 |
| Brownsville | 1,912 | $83,098 | $373,000 | $1,665 |
| Peoria | 130 | $141,368 | — | — |
| Harrisburg | 3,681 | $73,650 | $320,900 | $1,548 |
| Monroe | 1,102 | $78,646 | $348,700 | $1,359 |
| Tangent | 1,290 | $99,000 | $377,300 | $2,048 |
| Junction City | 6,947 | $85,595 | $421,900 | $1,316 |
| Alpine | 240 | $58,333 | $477,800 | — |
| South Lebanon | 939 | $61,346 | $400,800 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Halsey, OR?
The median household income in Halsey is $106,458, 28% 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 Halsey?
The median home value in Halsey is $330,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Halsey?
The median gross rent in Halsey is $2,061 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Halsey, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Oregon median; home values 31% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Halsey?
The median age in Halsey is 35.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Halsey?
The average commute to work in Halsey is 32 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Halsey?
The unemployment rate in Halsey is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Halsey?
9.1% of adults in Halsey 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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