Living in Vernonia, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernonia · Census data 2020–2024
Vernonia has 2,786 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $83,411 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $351,900, the median rent is $1,180/month.
Vernonia at a glance
- Population
- 2,786
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $83,411State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $351,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,180/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Vernonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vernonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vernonia the median home value is $351,900, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,121 a month in housing costs.
Vernonia median household income
The median household income in Vernonia is $83,411 and the income per person is $36,227. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Vernonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,182
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.56
Vernonia demographics
- Population
- 2,786
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 1,087
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernonia ›
Education in Vernonia
15% of adults 25 and older in Vernonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vernonia
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Vernonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernonia | 2,786 | $83,411 | $351,900 | $1,180 |
| Warren | 1,637 | $126,838 | $523,400 | — |
| Clatskanie | 2,364 | $90,709 | $363,900 | $1,017 |
| Scappoose | 8,179 | $97,708 | $455,700 | $1,750 |
| Banks | 2,156 | $86,087 | $446,800 | $1,740 |
| St. Helens | 14,258 | $82,865 | $394,200 | $1,413 |
| Rainier | 2,130 | $66,989 | $344,700 | $942 |
| Columbia City | 2,006 | $96,750 | $460,000 | $1,365 |
| Kalama | 3,050 | $102,026 | $471,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Vernonia, OR?
The median household income in Vernonia is $83,411, 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 Vernonia?
The median home value in Vernonia is $351,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Vernonia?
The median gross rent in Vernonia is $1,180 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Vernonia, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Vernonia?
The median age in Vernonia is 40.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Vernonia?
The average commute to work in Vernonia is 40 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernonia?
The unemployment rate in Vernonia is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vernonia?
15% of adults in Vernonia 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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