Living in Seneca, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seneca · Census data 2020–2024
Seneca has 109 residents with a median age of 67.8. The median household income is $39,821 (52% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $156,300.
Seneca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seneca at a glance
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 67.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $39,821State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $156,300State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Seneca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Seneca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seneca the median home value is $156,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Seneca median household income
The median household income in Seneca is $39,821 and the income per person is $30,394. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Seneca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 1.54
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Seneca has many vacation and second homes.
Seneca demographics
- Population
- 109
- Median age
- 67.8
- Under 18
- 9.2%
- 65 and older
- 51.4%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seneca ›
Education in Seneca
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Seneca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seneca
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Seneca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 109 | $39,821 | $156,300 | — |
| Canyon City | 900 | $73,750 | $200,700 | $804 |
| John Day | 1,609 | $57,891 | $212,100 | $910 |
| Mount Vernon | 364 | $63,281 | $143,000 | $789 |
| Prairie City | 615 | $47,311 | $205,900 | $916 |
| Burns | 2,723 | $41,858 | $187,200 | $734 |
| Hines | 1,604 | $78,355 | $288,200 | $496 |
| Long Creek | 200 | $42,614 | $100,000 | $588 |
More for people moving to Seneca
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What is the median household income in Seneca, OR?
The median household income in Seneca is $39,821, 52% 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 Seneca?
The median home value in Seneca is $156,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Seneca, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Seneca?
The median age in Seneca is 67.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Seneca?
The average commute to work in Seneca is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seneca?
The unemployment rate in Seneca is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seneca?
19.2% of adults in Seneca 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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