Living in Tetherow, Oregon

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tetherow · Census data 2020–2024

Tetherow has 765 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $158,824 (91% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $2,000,001.

Tetherow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Tetherow at a glance

Population
765
Median age
53.4State: 40.4
Median household income
$158,824State: $83,011
Median home value
$2,000,001State: $477,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.6%
Average commute
10 min

Is Tetherow a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.

Cons: Home values 319% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Tetherow

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tetherow the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Tetherow$2,000,001
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Tetherow median household income

The median household income in Tetherow is $158,824 and the income per person is $141,625. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Tetherow$158,824
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Tetherow: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
427
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
32.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2017
Average household size
2.66

32.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tetherow has many vacation and second homes.

Tetherow demographics

Population
765
Median age
53.4
Under 18
21.6%
65 and older
25.1%
Households
288
Foreign-born
4.4%
Veterans
10.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian2.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tetherow ›

Education in Tetherow

85.6% of adults 25 and older in Tetherow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 42.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tetherow85.6%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Tetherow

Unemployment rate
4.9%State: 5.4%
Average commute
10 minState: 23 min
Work from home
40.5%
Drive alone
40.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Tetherow vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Tetherow765$158,824$2,000,001—
Seventh Mountain335$152,548$1,162,900—
Bend103,390$96,394$718,400$1,883
Deschutes River Woods5,797$91,960$559,500$1,921
Tumalo662$85,417$719,600$1,835
Sunriver1,488$82,287$727,600—
Three Rivers3,995$87,313$557,700$2,250
Eagle Crest2,677$102,500$750,300—
Redmond36,092$84,164$462,500$1,628

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Living in Tetherow: FAQ

What is the median household income in Tetherow, OR?

The median household income in Tetherow is $158,824, 91% higher 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 Tetherow?

The median home value in Tetherow is $2,000,001, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

Is Tetherow, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 319% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Tetherow?

The median age in Tetherow is 53.4 years (Oregon: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Tetherow?

The average commute to work in Tetherow is 10 minutes; 40.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Tetherow?

The unemployment rate in Tetherow is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Tetherow?

85.6% of adults in Tetherow 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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