Living in Takilma, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Takilma · Census data 2020–2024
Takilma has 658 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $33,109 (60% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $314,300.
Takilma is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Takilma at a glance
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 58.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $33,109State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $314,300State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Takilma a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 39.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Takilma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Takilma the median home value is $314,300, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Takilma median household income
The median household income in Takilma is $33,109 and the income per person is $17,659. 39.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Takilma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.19
Takilma demographics
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 58.7
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 46.7%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Takilma ›
Education in Takilma
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Takilma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Takilma
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Takilma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takilma | 658 | $33,109 | $314,300 | — |
| O'Brien | 379 | $29,252 | $168,400 | — |
| Cave Junction | 1,691 | $39,291 | $292,900 | $965 |
| Kerby | 187 | $28,686 | $241,000 | — |
| Selma | 520 | $43,372 | $231,500 | — |
| Happy Camp | 539 | $41,375 | $166,400 | $775 |
| Williams | 760 | $78,094 | $592,000 | — |
| Gasquet | 346 | $48,750 | $267,100 | — |
| New Hope | 1,296 | $65,000 | $437,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Takilma, OR?
The median household income in Takilma is $33,109, 60% 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 Takilma?
The median home value in Takilma is $314,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Takilma, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 39.2%.
What is the median age in Takilma?
The median age in Takilma is 58.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Takilma?
The average commute to work in Takilma is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Takilma?
The unemployment rate in Takilma is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Takilma?
38.9% of adults in Takilma 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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