Living in Island City, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Island City · Census data 2020–2024
Island City has 1,145 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $66,563 (20% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $295,100, the median rent is $950/month.
Island City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Island City at a glance
- Population
- 1,145
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,563State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $295,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Island City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Island City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Island City the median home value is $295,100, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,735 a month in housing costs.
Island City median household income
The median household income in Island City is $66,563 and the income per person is $35,893. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Island City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 493
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.34
Island City demographics
- Population
- 1,145
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Island City ›
Education in Island City
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Island City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Island City
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Island City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island City | 1,145 | $66,563 | $295,100 | $950 |
| La Grande | 13,058 | $58,427 | $278,700 | $968 |
| Imbler | 189 | $66,250 | $275,000 | — |
| Summerville | 106 | $120,417 | $275,000 | — |
| Cove | 651 | $82,500 | $328,000 | $1,390 |
| Union | 2,290 | $65,047 | $231,400 | $891 |
| Elgin | 1,549 | $57,750 | $191,300 | $992 |
| North Powder | 563 | $52,273 | $142,200 | $815 |
| Haines | 209 | $49,896 | $111,500 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Island City, OR?
The median household income in Island City is $66,563, 20% 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 Island City?
The median home value in Island City is $295,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Island City?
The median gross rent in Island City is $950 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Island City, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Island City?
The median age in Island City is 42.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Island City?
The average commute to work in Island City is 10 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Island City?
The unemployment rate in Island City is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Island City?
30.4% of adults in Island City 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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