Living in Rocky Point, Oregon

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rocky Point · Census data 2020–2024

Rocky Point has 478 residents with a median age of 44. The median home value is $194,500.

Rocky Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Rocky Point at a glance

Population
478
Median age
44State: 40.4
Median home value
$194,500State: $477,600
Homeowners
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%

Is Rocky Point a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.

Cons: A poverty rate of 15.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Rocky Point

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rocky Point the median home value is $194,500, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $762 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Rocky Point$194,500
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Housing in Rocky Point: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
384
Owner-occupied
93.8%
Renter-occupied
6.3%
Vacant
50%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.49

50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rocky Point has many vacation and second homes.

Rocky Point demographics

Population
478
Median age
44
Under 18
31.8%
65 and older
20.3%
Households
192
Foreign-born
11.3%
Veterans
8.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%
Black11.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rocky Point ›

Education in Rocky Point

36.6% of adults 25 and older in Rocky Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Point36.6%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Rocky Point

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
68.8%

Rocky Point vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Rocky Point478—$194,500—
Oregon Shores428$69,688——
Chiloquin465$33,839$93,800$647
Running Y Ranch607$102,697$599,100$2,591
Keno1,651$72,877$339,600—
Klamath Falls22,115$46,693$287,000$986
Butte Falls364$36,979$253,800$903
Altamont19,927$58,629$249,200$1,015
Falcon Heights837$61,773$193,600—

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Living in Rocky Point: FAQ

What is the average home price in Rocky Point?

The median home value in Rocky Point is $194,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

Is Rocky Point, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 15.3%.

What is the median age in Rocky Point?

The median age in Rocky Point is 44 years (Oregon: 40.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Rocky Point?

The unemployment rate in Rocky Point is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Rocky Point?

36.6% of adults in Rocky Point 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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