Living in Saunders Lake, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saunders Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Saunders Lake has 1,338 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $63,914 (23% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $339,700, the median rent is $1,301/month.
Saunders Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saunders Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,338
- Median age
- 43State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $63,914State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $339,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,301/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Saunders Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Saunders Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saunders Lake the median home value is $339,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,301 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,257 a month in housing costs.
Saunders Lake median household income
The median household income in Saunders Lake is $63,914 and the income per person is $38,350. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Saunders Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 629
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.55
Saunders Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,338
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 525
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saunders Lake ›
Education in Saunders Lake
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Saunders Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saunders Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Saunders Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Lake | 1,338 | $63,914 | $339,700 | $1,301 |
| Lakeside | 1,870 | $65,375 | $304,900 | $1,027 |
| Glasgow | 697 | $91,047 | $433,800 | — |
| North Bend | 10,171 | $81,320 | $352,300 | $1,066 |
| Coos Bay | 15,925 | $56,524 | $306,900 | $1,034 |
| Winchester Bay | 191 | $51,250 | — | — |
| Bunker Hill | 1,626 | $60,058 | $227,600 | $905 |
| Barview | 1,684 | $78,510 | $246,600 | $1,125 |
| Reedsport | 4,317 | $53,571 | $240,000 | $766 |
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What is the median household income in Saunders Lake, OR?
The median household income in Saunders Lake is $63,914, 23% 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 Saunders Lake?
The median home value in Saunders Lake is $339,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Saunders Lake?
The median gross rent in Saunders Lake is $1,301 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Saunders Lake, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Saunders Lake?
The median age in Saunders Lake is 43 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Saunders Lake?
The average commute to work in Saunders Lake is 30 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saunders Lake?
The unemployment rate in Saunders Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saunders Lake?
34.6% of adults in Saunders Lake 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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