Living in Ruch, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruch · Census data 2020–2024
Ruch has 1,151 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $83,700 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $400,500, the median rent is $1,907/month.
Ruch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ruch at a glance
- Population
- 1,151
- Median age
- 50.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $83,700State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $400,500State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,907/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Ruch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ruch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ruch the median home value is $400,500, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,907 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,144 a month in housing costs.
Ruch median household income
The median household income in Ruch is $83,700 and the income per person is $49,747. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Ruch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 440
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.61
Ruch demographics
- Population
- 1,151
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 440
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruch ›
Education in Ruch
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Ruch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruch
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Ruch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruch | 1,151 | $83,700 | $400,500 | $1,907 |
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| Phoenix | 4,390 | $66,508 | $415,300 | $1,225 |
| Foots Creek | 1,110 | $73,786 | $474,200 | — |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
| Williams | 760 | $78,094 | $592,000 | — |
| Talent | 6,254 | $62,543 | $405,300 | $1,579 |
| Gold Hill | 1,288 | $56,359 | $340,500 | $1,471 |
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What is the median household income in Ruch, OR?
The median household income in Ruch is $83,700, about the same as 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 Ruch?
The median home value in Ruch is $400,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Ruch?
The median gross rent in Ruch is $1,907 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ruch, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Ruch?
The median age in Ruch is 50.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Ruch?
The average commute to work in Ruch is 30 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ruch?
The unemployment rate in Ruch is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruch?
35.3% of adults in Ruch 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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