Living in Riddle, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riddle · Census data 2020–2024
Riddle has 955 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $66,761 (20% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $228,600, the median rent is $858/month.
Riddle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riddle at a glance
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,761State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $228,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Riddle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Riddle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riddle the median home value is $228,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,306 a month in housing costs.
Riddle median household income
The median household income in Riddle is $66,761 and the income per person is $30,793. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Riddle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 421
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.37
Riddle demographics
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 403
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riddle ›
Education in Riddle
11% of adults 25 and older in Riddle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riddle
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Riddle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddle | 955 | $66,761 | $228,600 | $858 |
| Tri-City | 4,234 | $55,026 | $246,600 | $934 |
| Canyonville | 1,920 | $47,682 | $229,500 | $959 |
| Myrtle Creek | 3,500 | $55,921 | $239,900 | $1,013 |
| Days Creek | 270 | $66,125 | $270,500 | — |
| Winston | 5,690 | $56,667 | $244,100 | $980 |
| Green | 7,541 | $66,813 | $265,500 | $1,216 |
| Glendale | 981 | $43,466 | $216,700 | $1,075 |
| Lookingglass | 963 | $89,625 | $549,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Riddle, OR?
The median household income in Riddle is $66,761, 20% 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 Riddle?
The median home value in Riddle is $228,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Riddle?
The median gross rent in Riddle is $858 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Riddle, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Riddle?
The median age in Riddle is 43.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Riddle?
The average commute to work in Riddle is 21 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riddle?
The unemployment rate in Riddle is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riddle?
11% of adults in Riddle 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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