Living in North Powder, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Powder · Census data 2020–2024
North Powder has 563 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $52,273 (37% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $142,200, the median rent is $815/month.
North Powder is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Powder at a glance
- Population
- 563
- Median age
- 45.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $52,273State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $142,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North Powder a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Oregon median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Powder
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Powder the median home value is $142,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $954 a month in housing costs.
North Powder median household income
The median household income in North Powder is $52,273 and the income per person is $30,981. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in North Powder: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 249
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.37
North Powder demographics
- Population
- 563
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Powder ›
Education in North Powder
11.6% of adults 25 and older in North Powder have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Powder
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
North Powder vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Powder | 563 | $52,273 | $142,200 | $815 |
| Haines | 209 | $49,896 | $111,500 | $817 |
| Union | 2,290 | $65,047 | $231,400 | $891 |
| Baker City | 10,210 | $61,580 | $271,400 | $896 |
| Cove | 651 | $82,500 | $328,000 | $1,390 |
| La Grande | 13,058 | $58,427 | $278,700 | $968 |
| Island City | 1,145 | $66,563 | $295,100 | $950 |
| Sumpter | 197 | $26,471 | — | — |
| Imbler | 189 | $66,250 | $275,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Powder, OR?
The median household income in North Powder is $52,273, 37% 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 North Powder?
The median home value in North Powder is $142,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in North Powder?
The median gross rent in North Powder is $815 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is North Powder, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Oregon median.
What is the median age in North Powder?
The median age in North Powder is 45.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in North Powder?
The average commute to work in North Powder is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Powder?
The unemployment rate in North Powder is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Powder?
11.6% of adults in North Powder 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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