Living in Tumalo, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tumalo · Census data 2020–2024
Tumalo has 662 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $85,417 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $719,600, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Tumalo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tumalo at a glance
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $85,417State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $719,600State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Tumalo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tumalo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tumalo the median home value is $719,600, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,325 a month in housing costs.
Tumalo median household income
The median household income in Tumalo is $85,417 and the income per person is $34,379. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Tumalo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.38
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tumalo has many vacation and second homes.
Tumalo demographics
- Population
- 662
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tumalo ›
Education in Tumalo
29% of adults 25 and older in Tumalo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tumalo
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Tumalo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumalo | 662 | $85,417 | $719,600 | $1,835 |
| Bend | 103,390 | $96,394 | $718,400 | $1,883 |
| Eagle Crest | 2,677 | $102,500 | $750,300 | — |
| Tetherow | 765 | $158,824 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Redmond | 36,092 | $84,164 | $462,500 | $1,628 |
| Seventh Mountain | 335 | $152,548 | $1,162,900 | — |
| Deschutes River Woods | 5,797 | $91,960 | $559,500 | $1,921 |
| Sisters | 3,022 | $94,524 | $631,100 | $1,350 |
| Terrebonne | 1,602 | $89,248 | $469,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tumalo, OR?
The median household income in Tumalo is $85,417, about the same as 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 Tumalo?
The median home value in Tumalo is $719,600, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Tumalo?
The median gross rent in Tumalo is $1,835 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Tumalo, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Tumalo?
The median age in Tumalo is 43.6 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Tumalo?
The average commute to work in Tumalo is 27 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tumalo?
The unemployment rate in Tumalo is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tumalo?
29% of adults in Tumalo 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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