Living in Mitchell, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mitchell · Census data 2020–2024
Mitchell has 127 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $42,891 (48% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $920/month.
Mitchell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mitchell at a glance
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 57.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $42,891State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Mitchell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mitchell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mitchell the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Mitchell median household income
The median household income in Mitchell is $42,891 and the income per person is $24,458. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Mitchell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.8%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.40
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mitchell has many vacation and second homes.
Mitchell demographics
- Population
- 127
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mitchell ›
Education in Mitchell
12% of adults 25 and older in Mitchell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mitchell
- Unemployment rate
- 13.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 38.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Mitchell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | 127 | $42,891 | $225,000 | $920 |
| Fossil | 535 | $54,167 | $210,500 | $754 |
| Dayville | 206 | $54,271 | $220,300 | $1,031 |
| Juniper Canyon | 2,666 | $84,861 | $408,500 | — |
| Ochoco West | 319 | $84,000 | $425,800 | — |
| Prineville | 11,470 | $72,980 | $425,900 | $1,355 |
| Prineville Lake Acres | 1,497 | $80,164 | $453,400 | $914 |
| Condon | 623 | $35,667 | $146,600 | $850 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Mitchell: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mitchell, OR?
The median household income in Mitchell is $42,891, 48% 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 Mitchell?
The median home value in Mitchell is $225,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Mitchell?
The median gross rent in Mitchell is $920 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Mitchell, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Mitchell?
The median age in Mitchell is 57.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Mitchell?
The average commute to work in Mitchell is 4 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mitchell?
The unemployment rate in Mitchell is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mitchell?
12% of adults in Mitchell 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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