Living in Klamath Falls, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Klamath Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Klamath Falls has 22,115 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $46,693 (44% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $287,000, the median rent is $986/month.
Klamath Falls at a glance
- Population
- 22,115
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $46,693State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $287,000State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $986/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Klamath Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Klamath Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Klamath Falls the median home value is $287,000, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,552 a month in housing costs.
Klamath Falls median household income
The median household income in Klamath Falls is $46,693 and the income per person is $31,612. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Klamath Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,037
- Owner-occupied
- 48.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.1%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.30
Klamath Falls demographics
- Population
- 22,115
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 9,239
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Klamath Falls ›
Education in Klamath Falls
24% of adults 25 and older in Klamath Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Klamath Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Klamath Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Falls | 22,115 | $46,693 | $287,000 | $986 |
| Altamont | 19,927 | $58,629 | $249,200 | $1,015 |
| Falcon Heights | 837 | $61,773 | $193,600 | — |
| Running Y Ranch | 607 | $102,697 | $599,100 | $2,591 |
| Keno | 1,651 | $72,877 | $339,600 | — |
| Merrill | 819 | $56,607 | $204,700 | $678 |
| Dorris | 869 | $41,563 | $154,700 | $746 |
| Bonanza | 632 | $66,250 | $261,700 | $489 |
| Malin | 799 | $49,643 | $206,900 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in Klamath Falls, OR?
The median household income in Klamath Falls is $46,693, 44% 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 Klamath Falls?
The median home value in Klamath Falls is $287,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Klamath Falls?
The median gross rent in Klamath Falls is $986 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Klamath Falls, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Klamath Falls?
The median age in Klamath Falls is 35.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Klamath Falls?
The average commute to work in Klamath Falls is 14 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Klamath Falls?
The unemployment rate in Klamath Falls is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Klamath Falls?
24% of adults in Klamath Falls 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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