Living in Veneta, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Veneta · Census data 2020–2024
Veneta has 5,200 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $66,890 (19% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $385,200, the median rent is $1,590/month.
Veneta at a glance
- Population
- 5,200
- Median age
- 41State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,890State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $385,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,590/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Veneta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Veneta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Veneta the median home value is $385,200, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,590 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.
Veneta median household income
The median household income in Veneta is $66,890 and the income per person is $31,987. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Veneta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,099
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.51
Veneta demographics
- Population
- 5,200
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,054
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Veneta ›
Education in Veneta
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Veneta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Veneta
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Veneta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veneta | 5,200 | $66,890 | $385,200 | $1,590 |
| Elmira | 319 | $60,897 | $315,200 | — |
| River Road | 8,862 | $81,589 | $397,800 | $1,633 |
| Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $460,400 | $1,402 |
| Santa Clara | 10,551 | $88,344 | $415,100 | $1,706 |
| Junction City | 6,947 | $85,595 | $421,900 | $1,316 |
| Coburg | 1,626 | $98,000 | $494,400 | $1,392 |
| Harrisburg | 3,681 | $73,650 | $320,900 | $1,548 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $358,700 | $1,258 |
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What is the median household income in Veneta, OR?
The median household income in Veneta is $66,890, 19% 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 Veneta?
The median home value in Veneta is $385,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Veneta?
The median gross rent in Veneta is $1,590 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Veneta, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Veneta?
The median age in Veneta is 41 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Veneta?
The average commute to work in Veneta is 27 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Veneta?
The unemployment rate in Veneta is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Veneta?
19.3% of adults in Veneta 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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