Living in Harbor, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Harbor has 2,437 residents with a median age of 68.2. The median household income is $55,109 (34% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $316,600, the median rent is $1,190/month.
Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 2,437
- Median age
- 68.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $55,109State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $316,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,190/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Oregon median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harbor the median home value is $316,600, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,563 a month in housing costs.
Harbor median household income
The median household income in Harbor is $55,109 and the income per person is $41,233. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,496
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.74
Harbor demographics
- Population
- 2,437
- Median age
- 68.2
- Under 18
- 2.6%
- 65 and older
- 56.2%
- Households
- 1,388
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harbor ›
Education in Harbor
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor | 2,437 | $55,109 | $316,600 | $1,190 |
| Brookings | 6,703 | $74,933 | $446,700 | $1,415 |
| Fort Dick | 1,365 | $70,610 | $307,400 | — |
| Crescent City | 6,046 | $35,540 | $306,500 | $1,192 |
| Hiouchi | 105 | $32,957 | — | — |
| Gasquet | 346 | $48,750 | $267,100 | — |
| Bertsch-Oceanview | 2,250 | $73,173 | $191,300 | $1,649 |
| Gold Beach | 2,466 | $56,014 | $372,400 | $983 |
| O'Brien | 379 | $29,252 | $168,400 | — |
More for people moving to Harbor
Harbor ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harbor: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harbor, OR?
The median household income in Harbor is $55,109, 34% 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 Harbor?
The median home value in Harbor is $316,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Harbor?
The median gross rent in Harbor is $1,190 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Harbor, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Oregon median.
What is the median age in Harbor?
The median age in Harbor is 68.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Harbor?
The average commute to work in Harbor is 14 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Harbor is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harbor?
23.6% of adults in Harbor 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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