Living in John Day, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of John Day · Census data 2020–2024
John Day has 1,609 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $57,891 (30% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $212,100, the median rent is $910/month.
John Day at a glance
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $57,891State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $212,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is John Day a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in John Day
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In John Day the median home value is $212,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,135 a month in housing costs.
John Day median household income
The median household income in John Day is $57,891 and the income per person is $35,765. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in John Day: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 861
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.99
John Day demographics
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 785
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of John Day ›
Education in John Day
18% of adults 25 and older in John Day have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in John Day
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
John Day vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Day | 1,609 | $57,891 | $212,100 | $910 |
| Canyon City | 900 | $73,750 | $200,700 | $804 |
| Mount Vernon | 364 | $63,281 | $143,000 | $789 |
| Prairie City | 615 | $47,311 | $205,900 | $916 |
| Seneca | 109 | $39,821 | $156,300 | — |
| Long Creek | 200 | $42,614 | $100,000 | $588 |
| Monument | 185 | $38,419 | $2,000,001 | $669 |
| Sumpter | 197 | $26,471 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in John Day, OR?
The median household income in John Day is $57,891, 30% 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 John Day?
The median home value in John Day is $212,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in John Day?
The median gross rent in John Day is $910 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is John Day, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in John Day?
The median age in John Day is 44.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in John Day?
The average commute to work in John Day is 17 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in John Day?
The unemployment rate in John Day is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is John Day?
18% of adults in John Day 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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