Living in Rainier, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rainier · Census data 2020–2024
Rainier has 2,130 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $66,989 (19% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $344,700, the median rent is $942/month.
Rainier at a glance
- Population
- 2,130
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,989State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $344,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Rainier a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rainier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rainier the median home value is $344,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,597 a month in housing costs.
Rainier median household income
The median household income in Rainier is $66,989 and the income per person is $33,057. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Rainier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 885
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.50
Rainier demographics
- Population
- 2,130
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 841
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rainier ›
Education in Rainier
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Rainier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rainier
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Rainier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier | 2,130 | $66,989 | $344,700 | $942 |
| Kelso | 12,684 | $66,751 | $337,600 | $1,220 |
| Kalama | 3,050 | $102,026 | $471,500 | — |
| Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $361,600 | $1,137 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Columbia City | 2,006 | $96,750 | $460,000 | $1,365 |
| Woodland | 6,487 | $81,193 | $438,800 | $1,367 |
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What is the median household income in Rainier, OR?
The median household income in Rainier is $66,989, 19% 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 Rainier?
The median home value in Rainier is $344,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Rainier?
The median gross rent in Rainier is $942 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Rainier, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Rainier?
The median age in Rainier is 35.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Rainier?
The average commute to work in Rainier is 24 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rainier?
The unemployment rate in Rainier is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rainier?
15.6% of adults in Rainier 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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