Living in Ochoco West, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ochoco West · Census data 2020–2024
Ochoco West has 319 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $84,000 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $425,800.
Ochoco West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ochoco West at a glance
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $84,000State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $425,800State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Ochoco West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ochoco West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ochoco West the median home value is $425,800, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,213 a month in housing costs.
Ochoco West median household income
The median household income in Ochoco West is $84,000 and the income per person is $37,242. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Ochoco West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 177
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 2.75
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ochoco West has many vacation and second homes.
Ochoco West demographics
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 36.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 116
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ochoco West ›
Education in Ochoco West
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Ochoco West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ochoco West
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
Ochoco West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochoco West | 319 | $84,000 | $425,800 | — |
| Prineville | 11,470 | $72,980 | $425,900 | $1,355 |
| Terrebonne | 1,602 | $89,248 | $469,600 | — |
| Redmond | 36,092 | $84,164 | $462,500 | $1,628 |
| Juniper Canyon | 2,666 | $84,861 | $408,500 | — |
| Culver | 2,254 | $91,463 | $332,500 | $1,340 |
| Prineville Lake Acres | 1,497 | $80,164 | $453,400 | $914 |
| Crooked River Ranch | 5,160 | $85,561 | $462,300 | $1,837 |
| Metolius | 1,137 | $65,000 | $251,600 | $1,121 |
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What is the median household income in Ochoco West, OR?
The median household income in Ochoco West is $84,000, about the same as 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 Ochoco West?
The median home value in Ochoco West is $425,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Ochoco West, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Ochoco West?
The median age in Ochoco West is 38.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Ochoco West?
The average commute to work in Ochoco West is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ochoco West?
The unemployment rate in Ochoco West is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ochoco West?
11.3% of adults in Ochoco West 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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