Living in Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Myrtle Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Myrtle Creek has 3,500 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $55,921 (33% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $239,900, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Myrtle Creek at a glance
- Population
- 3,500
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $55,921State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $239,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Myrtle Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Myrtle Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Myrtle Creek the median home value is $239,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,432 a month in housing costs.
Myrtle Creek median household income
The median household income in Myrtle Creek is $55,921 and the income per person is $32,459. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Myrtle Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,559
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.29
Myrtle Creek demographics
- Population
- 3,500
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,512
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Myrtle Creek ›
Education in Myrtle Creek
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Myrtle Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Myrtle Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Myrtle Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Creek | 3,500 | $55,921 | $239,900 | $1,013 |
| Tri-City | 4,234 | $55,026 | $246,600 | $934 |
| Riddle | 955 | $66,761 | $228,600 | $858 |
| Canyonville | 1,920 | $47,682 | $229,500 | $959 |
| Days Creek | 270 | $66,125 | $270,500 | — |
| Winston | 5,690 | $56,667 | $244,100 | $980 |
| Green | 7,541 | $66,813 | $265,500 | $1,216 |
| Roseburg | 23,778 | $53,918 | $289,800 | $1,063 |
| Lookingglass | 963 | $89,625 | $549,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Myrtle Creek, OR?
The median household income in Myrtle Creek is $55,921, 33% 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 Myrtle Creek?
The median home value in Myrtle Creek is $239,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Myrtle Creek?
The median gross rent in Myrtle Creek is $1,013 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Myrtle Creek, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Myrtle Creek?
The median age in Myrtle Creek is 46.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Myrtle Creek?
The average commute to work in Myrtle Creek is 20 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Myrtle Creek?
The unemployment rate in Myrtle Creek is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Myrtle Creek?
18.1% of adults in Myrtle Creek 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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