Living in Richland, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland · Census data 2020–2024
Richland has 197 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $22,083 (73% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $209,600, the median rent is $830/month.
Richland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Richland at a glance
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 53State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $22,083State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $209,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $830/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
Is Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Richland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richland the median home value is $209,600, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,659 a month in housing costs.
Richland median household income
The median household income in Richland is $22,083 and the income per person is $18,152. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 23.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.66
Richland demographics
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 32.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland ›
Education in Richland
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 197 | $22,083 | $209,600 | $830 |
| Halfway | 312 | $38,654 | $246,700 | $831 |
| Cambridge | 324 | $50,833 | $289,300 | $850 |
| Huntington | 739 | $35,813 | $123,000 | $681 |
| Midvale | 347 | $48,462 | $230,600 | $775 |
| Baker City | 10,210 | $61,580 | $271,400 | $896 |
| Wallowa Lake | 105 | $86,281 | $365,000 | — |
| Weiser | 5,935 | $45,292 | $223,400 | $927 |
| Annex | 340 | $67,000 | $225,000 | $894 |
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What is the median household income in Richland, OR?
The median household income in Richland is $22,083, 73% 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 Richland?
The median home value in Richland is $209,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Richland?
The median gross rent in Richland is $830 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is Richland, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Richland?
The median age in Richland is 53 years (Oregon: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Richland?
The unemployment rate in Richland is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland?
52.7% of adults in Richland 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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