Living in North Plains, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Plains · Census data 2020–2024
North Plains has 3,433 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $117,639 (42% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $587,500, the median rent is $1,557/month.
North Plains at a glance
- Population
- 3,433
- Median age
- 36.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $117,639State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $587,500State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,557/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Plains a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Plains
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Plains the median home value is $587,500, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,557 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,770 a month in housing costs.
North Plains median household income
The median household income in North Plains is $117,639 and the income per person is $49,423. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in North Plains: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,287
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.67
North Plains demographics
- Population
- 3,433
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,287
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Plains ›
Education in North Plains
48.2% of adults 25 and older in North Plains have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Plains
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
North Plains vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plains | 3,433 | $117,639 | $587,500 | $1,557 |
| Banks | 2,156 | $86,087 | $446,800 | $1,740 |
| Hillsboro | 108,231 | $106,409 | $521,100 | $1,978 |
| Cornelius | 14,255 | $96,273 | $452,900 | $1,573 |
| Rockcreek | 9,223 | $107,101 | $653,300 | $1,689 |
| Forest Grove | 26,529 | $87,933 | $479,600 | $1,460 |
| Bethany | 33,106 | $167,735 | $751,700 | $2,245 |
| Oak Hills | 11,131 | $127,179 | $647,800 | $1,935 |
| Aloha | 52,389 | $101,934 | $484,400 | $1,896 |
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What is the median household income in North Plains, OR?
The median household income in North Plains is $117,639, 42% higher 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 North Plains?
The median home value in North Plains is $587,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in North Plains?
The median gross rent in North Plains is $1,557 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is North Plains, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in North Plains?
The median age in North Plains is 36.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in North Plains?
The average commute to work in North Plains is 26 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Plains?
The unemployment rate in North Plains is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Plains?
48.2% of adults in North Plains 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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