Living in Manzanita, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manzanita · Census data 2020–2024
Manzanita has 568 residents with a median age of 70.3. The median household income is $105,577 (27% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $777,500.
Manzanita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manzanita at a glance
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 70.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $105,577State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $777,500State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Manzanita a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manzanita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manzanita the median home value is $777,500, 134% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,835 a month in housing costs.
Manzanita median household income
The median household income in Manzanita is $105,577 and the income per person is $81,663. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Manzanita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,325
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 78.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.99
78.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manzanita has many vacation and second homes.
Manzanita demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 70.3
- Under 18
- 1.1%
- 65 and older
- 63.7%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manzanita ›
Education in Manzanita
70.1% of adults 25 and older in Manzanita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 28.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manzanita
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 51.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Manzanita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | $777,500 | — |
| Bayside Gardens | 1,128 | $77,727 | $387,800 | — |
| Neahkahnie | 219 | $113,306 | $939,400 | — |
| Nehalem | 235 | $76,071 | $456,700 | $1,196 |
| Wheeler | 448 | $64,792 | $414,300 | $994 |
| Barnesdale | 208 | $48,750 | $275,000 | — |
| Rockaway Beach | 1,562 | $53,872 | $342,300 | $958 |
| Garibaldi | 796 | $53,828 | $344,700 | $1,109 |
| Cannon Beach | 1,361 | $69,375 | $823,200 | $1,126 |
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What is the median household income in Manzanita, OR?
The median household income in Manzanita is $105,577, 27% higher 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 Manzanita?
The median home value in Manzanita is $777,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Manzanita, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Manzanita?
The median age in Manzanita is 70.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Manzanita?
The average commute to work in Manzanita is 33 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manzanita?
The unemployment rate in Manzanita is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manzanita?
70.1% of adults in Manzanita 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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