Living in Mosier, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mosier · Census data 2020–2024
Mosier has 714 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $73,278 (12% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $333,800.
Mosier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mosier at a glance
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 36.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $73,278State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $333,800State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mosier a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mosier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mosier the median home value is $333,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,949 a month in housing costs.
Mosier median household income
The median household income in Mosier is $73,278 and the income per person is $27,953. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Mosier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.70
Mosier demographics
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 30.8%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mosier ›
Education in Mosier
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Mosier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mosier
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 8.7%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Mosier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosier | 714 | $73,278 | $333,800 | — |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | $684,100 | $1,480 |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | $228,600 | $857 |
| Dallesport | 1,603 | $71,707 | $377,600 | $1,350 |
| The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | $360,800 | $993 |
| Klickitat | 501 | $63,646 | $169,400 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Mosier, OR?
The median household income in Mosier is $73,278, 12% 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 Mosier?
The median home value in Mosier is $333,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Mosier, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Mosier?
The median age in Mosier is 36.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Mosier?
The average commute to work in Mosier is 24 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mosier?
The unemployment rate in Mosier is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mosier?
38.8% of adults in Mosier 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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