Living in Rhododendron, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rhododendron · Census data 2020–2024
Rhododendron has 214 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $86,161 (4% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $415,200.
Rhododendron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rhododendron at a glance
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 63.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $86,161State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $415,200State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Rhododendron a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Oregon median; home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rhododendron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rhododendron the median home value is $415,200, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Rhododendron median household income
The median household income in Rhododendron is $86,161 and the income per person is $43,841. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Rhododendron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 807
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 85.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.80
85.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rhododendron has many vacation and second homes.
Rhododendron demographics
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 63.5
- Under 18
- 7.5%
- 65 and older
- 36.4%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rhododendron ›
Education in Rhododendron
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Rhododendron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rhododendron
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 21.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.8%
Rhododendron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhododendron | 214 | $86,161 | $415,200 | — |
| Mount Hood Villages | 4,703 | $91,817 | $455,500 | $1,466 |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | $376,300 | — |
| Sandy | 12,854 | $108,984 | $470,300 | $1,861 |
| Estacada | 5,152 | $94,435 | $509,800 | $682 |
| North Bonneville | 1,112 | $100,417 | $445,900 | $1,043 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,378 | $70,000 | $385,100 | $1,102 |
| Boring | 1,869 | $158,625 | $730,900 | $1,328 |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rhododendron, OR?
The median household income in Rhododendron is $86,161, 4% 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 Rhododendron?
The median home value in Rhododendron is $415,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Rhododendron, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Oregon median; home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Rhododendron?
The median age in Rhododendron is 63.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Rhododendron?
The average commute to work in Rhododendron is 42 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhododendron?
The unemployment rate in Rhododendron is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rhododendron?
29.8% of adults in Rhododendron 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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