Living in Paisley, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paisley · Census data 2020–2024
Paisley has 249 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $54,250 (35% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $219,700, the median rent is $475/month.
Paisley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paisley at a glance
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 29.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $54,250State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $219,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $475/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Paisley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Oregon median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paisley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paisley the median home value is $219,700, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,316 a month in housing costs.
Paisley median household income
The median household income in Paisley is $54,250 and the income per person is $22,328. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Paisley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.02
Paisley demographics
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 39%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 18.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paisley ›
Education in Paisley
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Paisley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paisley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.4%
Paisley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley | 249 | $54,250 | $219,700 | $475 |
| Bly | 150 | $23,214 | — | — |
| Lakeview | 3,270 | $70,900 | $202,500 | $1,026 |
| Silver Lake | 206 | $60,350 | — | — |
More for people moving to Paisley
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What is the median household income in Paisley, OR?
The median household income in Paisley is $54,250, 35% 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 Paisley?
The median home value in Paisley is $219,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Paisley?
The median gross rent in Paisley is $475 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Paisley, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Oregon median.
What is the median age in Paisley?
The median age in Paisley is 29.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Paisley?
The average commute to work in Paisley is 18 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paisley?
The unemployment rate in Paisley is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paisley?
15.5% of adults in Paisley 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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