Living in Keno, Oregon

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keno · Census data 2020–2024

Keno has 1,651 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $72,877 (12% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $339,600.

Keno at a glance

Population
1,651
Median age
47.1State: 40.4
Median household income
$72,877State: $83,011
Median home value
$339,600State: $477,600
Homeowners
89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Average commute
28 min

Is Keno a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.

Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Keno

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keno the median home value is $339,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,412 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Keno$339,600
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Keno median household income

The median household income in Keno is $72,877 and the income per person is $31,517. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Keno$72,877
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Keno: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
676
Owner-occupied
89.5%
Renter-occupied
10.5%
Vacant
8.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.67

Keno demographics

Population
1,651
Median age
47.1
Under 18
21.8%
65 and older
25.1%
Households
618
Foreign-born
2.9%
Veterans
13.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black0%
Asian4.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keno ›

Education in Keno

18.8% of adults 25 and older in Keno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Keno18.8%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Keno

Unemployment rate
7.8%State: 5.4%
Average commute
28 minState: 23 min
Work from home
11%
Drive alone
67.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
14.1%
Homes with broadband
85.4%

Keno vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Keno1,651$72,877$339,600—
Falcon Heights837$61,773$193,600—
Running Y Ranch607$102,697$599,100$2,591
Klamath Falls22,115$46,693$287,000$986
Altamont19,927$58,629$249,200$1,015
Dorris869$41,563$154,700$746
Merrill819$56,607$204,700$678
Tulelake925$47,574$170,200$852
Oregon Shores428$69,688——

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Living in Keno: FAQ

What is the median household income in Keno, OR?

The median household income in Keno is $72,877, 12% 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 Keno?

The median home value in Keno is $339,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

Is Keno, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.

What is the median age in Keno?

The median age in Keno is 47.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Keno?

The average commute to work in Keno is 28 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Keno?

The unemployment rate in Keno is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Keno?

18.8% of adults in Keno 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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