Living in La Pine, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Pine · Census data 2020–2024
La Pine has 2,547 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $58,365 (30% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $363,800, the median rent is $1,173/month.
La Pine at a glance
- Population
- 2,547
- Median age
- 45.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $58,365State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $363,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,173/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is La Pine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Pine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Pine the median home value is $363,800, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,173 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,765 a month in housing costs.
La Pine median household income
The median household income in La Pine is $58,365 and the income per person is $31,139. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in La Pine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,179
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.31
La Pine demographics
- Population
- 2,547
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 1,070
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Pine ›
Education in La Pine
18.3% of adults 25 and older in La Pine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Pine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.5%
La Pine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pine | 2,547 | $58,365 | $363,800 | $1,173 |
| Three Rivers | 3,995 | $87,313 | $557,700 | $2,250 |
| Sunriver | 1,488 | $82,287 | $727,600 | — |
| Gilchrist | 291 | $250,001 | $352,600 | — |
| Crescent | 363 | $45,313 | $200,400 | — |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,797 | $91,960 | $559,500 | $1,921 |
| Seventh Mountain | 335 | $152,548 | $1,162,900 | — |
| Tetherow | 765 | $158,824 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Bend | 103,390 | $96,394 | $718,400 | $1,883 |
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What is the median household income in La Pine, OR?
The median household income in La Pine is $58,365, 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 La Pine?
The median home value in La Pine is $363,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in La Pine?
The median gross rent in La Pine is $1,173 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is La Pine, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in La Pine?
The median age in La Pine is 45.6 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in La Pine?
The average commute to work in La Pine is 25 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Pine?
The unemployment rate in La Pine is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Pine?
18.3% of adults in La Pine 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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