Living in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockaway Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Rockaway Beach has 1,562 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $53,872 (35% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $342,300, the median rent is $958/month.
Rockaway Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,562
- Median age
- 52.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $53,872State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $342,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $958/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Rockaway Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockaway Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockaway Beach the median home value is $342,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,901 a month in housing costs.
Rockaway Beach median household income
The median household income in Rockaway Beach is $53,872 and the income per person is $42,931. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Rockaway Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,907
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 58.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.97
58.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rockaway Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Rockaway Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,562
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 789
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockaway Beach ›
Education in Rockaway Beach
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Rockaway Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockaway Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Rockaway Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Beach | 1,562 | $53,872 | $342,300 | $958 |
| Garibaldi | 796 | $53,828 | $344,700 | $1,109 |
| Barnesdale | 208 | $48,750 | $275,000 | — |
| Wheeler | 448 | $64,792 | $414,300 | $994 |
| Cape Meares | 225 | $88,798 | $638,500 | — |
| Bayside Gardens | 1,128 | $77,727 | $387,800 | — |
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | $777,500 | — |
| Bay City | 1,875 | $82,589 | $393,600 | $1,221 |
| Nehalem | 235 | $76,071 | $456,700 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Rockaway Beach, OR?
The median household income in Rockaway Beach is $53,872, 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 Rockaway Beach?
The median home value in Rockaway Beach is $342,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Rockaway Beach?
The median gross rent in Rockaway Beach is $958 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Rockaway Beach, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Rockaway Beach?
The median age in Rockaway Beach is 52.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Rockaway Beach?
The average commute to work in Rockaway Beach is 18 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockaway Beach?
The unemployment rate in Rockaway Beach is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockaway Beach?
27.1% of adults in Rockaway Beach 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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