Living in Monument, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monument · Census data 2020–2024
Monument has 185 residents with a median age of 73.9. The median household income is $38,419 (54% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $669/month.
Monument is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monument at a glance
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 73.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $38,419State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $669/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Monument a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Oregon median; home values 319% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Monument
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monument the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $669 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Monument median household income
The median household income in Monument is $38,419 and the income per person is $29,583. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Monument: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.33
Monument demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 73.9
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 64.9%
- Households
- 139
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monument ›
Education in Monument
5.4% of adults 25 and older in Monument have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monument
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 35.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 53.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 42.4%
Monument vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | 185 | $38,419 | $2,000,001 | $669 |
| Long Creek | 200 | $42,614 | $100,000 | $588 |
| Dayville | 206 | $54,271 | $220,300 | $1,031 |
| Mount Vernon | 364 | $63,281 | $143,000 | $789 |
| John Day | 1,609 | $57,891 | $212,100 | $910 |
| Heppner | 1,277 | $49,521 | $196,300 | $744 |
| Canyon City | 900 | $73,750 | $200,700 | $804 |
| Prairie City | 615 | $47,311 | $205,900 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in Monument, OR?
The median household income in Monument is $38,419, 54% 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 Monument?
The median home value in Monument is $2,000,001, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Monument?
The median gross rent in Monument is $669 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Monument, OR a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Oregon median; home values 319% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Monument?
The median age in Monument is 73.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Monument?
The average commute to work in Monument is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monument?
The unemployment rate in Monument is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monument?
5.4% of adults in Monument 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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