Living in Rufus, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rufus · Census data 2020–2024
Rufus has 212 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $39,306 (53% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $182,800, the median rent is $800/month.
Rufus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rufus at a glance
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 48State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $39,306State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $182,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Rufus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rufus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rufus the median home value is $182,800, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
Rufus median household income
The median household income in Rufus is $39,306 and the income per person is $31,263. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Rufus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.72
Rufus demographics
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 18.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rufus ›
Education in Rufus
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Rufus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rufus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 14.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Rufus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus | 212 | $39,306 | $182,800 | $800 |
| Wasco | 455 | $65,000 | $229,300 | $1,229 |
| Goldendale | 3,483 | $39,783 | $199,300 | $890 |
| Wishram | 411 | $42,188 | $162,000 | $817 |
| Moro | 392 | $79,688 | $245,300 | $990 |
| The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | $360,800 | $993 |
| Dallesport | 1,603 | $71,707 | $377,600 | $1,350 |
| Klickitat | 501 | $63,646 | $169,400 | $960 |
| Grass Valley | 261 | $62,366 | $109,400 | $337 |
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What is the median household income in Rufus, OR?
The median household income in Rufus is $39,306, 53% 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 Rufus?
The median home value in Rufus is $182,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Rufus?
The median gross rent in Rufus is $800 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Rufus, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Rufus?
The median age in Rufus is 48 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Rufus?
The average commute to work in Rufus is 12 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rufus?
The unemployment rate in Rufus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rufus?
13.2% of adults in Rufus 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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