Living in Mapleton, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mapleton · Census data 2020–2024
Mapleton has 503 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $56,875 (31% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $401,500, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Mapleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mapleton at a glance
- Population
- 503
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $401,500State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Mapleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mapleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mapleton the median home value is $401,500, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,381 a month in housing costs.
Mapleton median household income
The median household income in Mapleton is $56,875 and the income per person is $24,589. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Mapleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 219
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.40
Mapleton demographics
- Population
- 503
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mapleton ›
Education in Mapleton
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mapleton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Mapleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 503 | $56,875 | $401,500 | $1,091 |
| Florence | 9,482 | $53,333 | $358,300 | $1,259 |
| Heceta Beach | 2,651 | $79,938 | $533,500 | $1,141 |
| Dunes City | 1,357 | $65,313 | $538,100 | — |
| Yachats | 979 | $67,125 | $557,500 | $979 |
| San Marine | 506 | $77,710 | $478,600 | — |
| Elmira | 319 | $60,897 | $315,200 | — |
| Veneta | 5,200 | $66,890 | $385,200 | $1,590 |
| Reedsport | 4,317 | $53,571 | $240,000 | $766 |
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What is the median household income in Mapleton, OR?
The median household income in Mapleton is $56,875, 31% 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 Mapleton?
The median home value in Mapleton is $401,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Mapleton?
The median gross rent in Mapleton is $1,091 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Mapleton, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
What is the median age in Mapleton?
The median age in Mapleton is 40.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Mapleton?
The average commute to work in Mapleton is 20 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mapleton?
The unemployment rate in Mapleton is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mapleton?
16.2% of adults in Mapleton 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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