Living in Three Rivers, Oregon

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

Three Rivers has 3,995 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $87,313 (5% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $557,700, the median rent is $2,250/month.

Three Rivers at a glance

Population
3,995
Median age
45.1State: 40.4
Median household income
$87,313State: $83,011
Median home value
$557,700State: $477,600
Median rent
$2,250/moState: $1,525
Homeowners
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
Average commute
24 min

Is Three Rivers a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.

Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Three Rivers

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Three Rivers the median home value is $557,700, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,117 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Three Rivers$557,700
Oregon$477,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Three Rivers$2,250
Oregon$1,525
United States$1,413

Three Rivers median household income

The median household income in Three Rivers is $87,313 and the income per person is $47,332. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).

Median household income

Three Rivers$87,313
Oregon$83,011
United States$80,734

Housing in Three Rivers: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,324
Owner-occupied
91.8%
Renter-occupied
8.2%
Vacant
27.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1999
Average household size
2.38

Three Rivers demographics

Population
3,995
Median age
45.1
Under 18
18.2%
65 and older
21.4%
Households
1,678
Foreign-born
1.6%
Veterans
5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Three Rivers

43.9% of adults 25 and older in Three Rivers have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three Rivers43.9%
Oregon36.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Three Rivers

Unemployment rate
6.9%State: 5.4%
Average commute
24 minState: 23 min
Work from home
25%
Drive alone
65.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.1%
Homes with broadband
92.8%

Three Rivers vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Three Rivers3,995$87,313$557,700$2,250
Sunriver1,488$82,287$727,600—
La Pine2,547$58,365$363,800$1,173
Deschutes River Woods5,797$91,960$559,500$1,921
Seventh Mountain335$152,548$1,162,900—
Tetherow765$158,824$2,000,001—
Bend103,390$96,394$718,400$1,883
Tumalo662$85,417$719,600$1,835
Gilchrist291$250,001$352,600—

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Living in Three Rivers: FAQ

What is the median household income in Three Rivers, OR?

The median household income in Three Rivers is $87,313, 5% 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 Three Rivers?

The median home value in Three Rivers is $557,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.

How much is rent in Three Rivers?

The median gross rent in Three Rivers is $2,250 per month, about 17.5% of household income.

Is Three Rivers, OR a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.

What is the median age in Three Rivers?

The median age in Three Rivers is 45.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).

How long is the commute in Three Rivers?

The average commute to work in Three Rivers is 24 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Three Rivers?

The unemployment rate in Three Rivers is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Three Rivers?

43.9% of adults in Three Rivers 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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