Living in Shady Cove, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shady Cove · Census data 2020–2024
Shady Cove has 3,076 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $57,000 (31% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $367,900, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Shady Cove at a glance
- Population
- 3,076
- Median age
- 56.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $57,000State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $367,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Shady Cove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Shady Cove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shady Cove the median home value is $367,900, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,447 a month in housing costs.
Shady Cove median household income
The median household income in Shady Cove is $57,000 and the income per person is $30,843. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Shady Cove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,577
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.25
Shady Cove demographics
- Population
- 3,076
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 1,366
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shady Cove ›
Education in Shady Cove
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Shady Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shady Cove
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Shady Cove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Cove | 3,076 | $57,000 | $367,900 | $1,110 |
| Trail | 769 | $23,427 | — | — |
| Eagle Point | 9,839 | $84,126 | $408,700 | $1,307 |
| White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $302,400 | $1,379 |
| Butte Falls | 364 | $36,979 | $253,800 | $903 |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Gold Hill | 1,288 | $56,359 | $340,500 | $1,471 |
| Wimer | 421 | $43,558 | $329,100 | — |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
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What is the median household income in Shady Cove, OR?
The median household income in Shady Cove is $57,000, 31% 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 Shady Cove?
The median home value in Shady Cove is $367,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Shady Cove?
The median gross rent in Shady Cove is $1,110 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Shady Cove, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Shady Cove?
The median age in Shady Cove is 56.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Shady Cove?
The average commute to work in Shady Cove is 23 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shady Cove?
The unemployment rate in Shady Cove is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shady Cove?
19.9% of adults in Shady Cove 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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