Living in San Marine, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Marine · Census data 2020–2024
San Marine has 506 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $77,710 (6% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $478,600.
San Marine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Marine at a glance
- Population
- 506
- Median age
- 45State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $77,710State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $478,600State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is San Marine a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Oregon median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in San Marine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Marine the median home value is $478,600, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
San Marine median household income
The median household income in San Marine is $77,710 and the income per person is $33,983. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in San Marine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 390
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 40.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.76
40.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Marine has many vacation and second homes.
San Marine demographics
- Population
- 506
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Marine ›
Education in San Marine
31% of adults 25 and older in San Marine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Marine
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 39.8%
- Drive alone
- 39.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
San Marine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marine | 506 | $77,710 | $478,600 | — |
| Yachats | 979 | $67,125 | $557,500 | $979 |
| Waldport | 2,177 | $55,625 | $365,900 | $987 |
| Bayshore | 925 | $61,894 | $437,400 | — |
| Newport | 10,583 | $60,568 | $441,400 | $1,241 |
| Toledo | 3,546 | $53,947 | $299,100 | $1,084 |
| Heceta Beach | 2,651 | $79,938 | $533,500 | $1,141 |
| Alsea | 201 | $39,722 | $123,400 | — |
| Mapleton | 503 | $56,875 | $401,500 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in San Marine, OR?
The median household income in San Marine is $77,710, 6% 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 San Marine?
The median home value in San Marine is $478,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is San Marine, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Oregon median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in San Marine?
The median age in San Marine is 45 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in San Marine?
The average commute to work in San Marine is 18 minutes; 39.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Marine?
The unemployment rate in San Marine is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Marine?
31% of adults in San Marine 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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