Living in Ukiah, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ukiah · Census data 2020–2024
Ukiah has 177 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median rent is $875/month.
Ukiah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ukiah at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 47.8State: 40.4
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Ukiah a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ukiah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ukiah the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ukiah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 31.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.88
31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ukiah has many vacation and second homes.
Ukiah demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 73
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ukiah ›
Education in Ukiah
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Ukiah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ukiah
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 31.5%
Ukiah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 177 | — | — | $875 |
| Pilot Rock | 1,283 | $89,091 | $199,700 | $973 |
| Long Creek | 200 | $42,614 | $100,000 | $588 |
| Monument | 185 | $38,419 | $2,000,001 | $669 |
| Green Meadows | 584 | $121,750 | $311,900 | — |
| Tutuilla | 365 | $87,361 | $274,000 | — |
| Pendleton | 16,950 | $66,563 | $287,100 | $956 |
| Gopher Flats | 382 | $76,250 | $262,500 | $878 |
| Mission | 878 | $34,583 | $215,600 | $713 |
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How much is rent in Ukiah?
The median gross rent in Ukiah is $875 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Ukiah, OR a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
What is the median age in Ukiah?
The median age in Ukiah is 47.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Ukiah?
The average commute to work in Ukiah is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ukiah?
The unemployment rate in Ukiah is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ukiah?
11.5% of adults in Ukiah 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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