Living in Nehalem, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nehalem · Census data 2020–2024
Nehalem has 235 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $76,071 (8% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $456,700, the median rent is $1,196/month.
Nehalem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nehalem at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 55.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $76,071State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $456,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,196/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Nehalem a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nehalem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nehalem the median home value is $456,700, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,938 a month in housing costs.
Nehalem median household income
The median household income in Nehalem is $76,071 and the income per person is $40,237. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Nehalem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.93
Nehalem demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 7.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 21.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nehalem ›
Education in Nehalem
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Nehalem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nehalem
- Unemployment rate
- 15.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 58.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Nehalem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehalem | 235 | $76,071 | $456,700 | $1,196 |
| Bayside Gardens | 1,128 | $77,727 | $387,800 | — |
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | $777,500 | — |
| Wheeler | 448 | $64,792 | $414,300 | $994 |
| Neahkahnie | 219 | $113,306 | $939,400 | — |
| Barnesdale | 208 | $48,750 | $275,000 | — |
| Rockaway Beach | 1,562 | $53,872 | $342,300 | $958 |
| Garibaldi | 796 | $53,828 | $344,700 | $1,109 |
| Cannon Beach | 1,361 | $69,375 | $823,200 | $1,126 |
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What is the median household income in Nehalem, OR?
The median household income in Nehalem is $76,071, 8% 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 Nehalem?
The median home value in Nehalem is $456,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Nehalem?
The median gross rent in Nehalem is $1,196 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Nehalem, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Nehalem?
The median age in Nehalem is 55.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Nehalem?
The average commute to work in Nehalem is 24 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nehalem?
The unemployment rate in Nehalem is 15.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nehalem?
26.7% of adults in Nehalem 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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