Living in Wedderburn, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wedderburn · Census data 2020–2024
Wedderburn has 206 residents with a median age of 72.5. The median household income is $52,941 (36% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $725,000.
Wedderburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wedderburn at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 72.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $52,941State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $725,000State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
Is Wedderburn a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Oregon median; home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wedderburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wedderburn the median home value is $725,000, 118% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,894 a month in housing costs.
Wedderburn median household income
The median household income in Wedderburn is $52,941 and the income per person is $42,232. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Wedderburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 349
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 70.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.02
70.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wedderburn has many vacation and second homes.
Wedderburn demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 72.5
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 64.1%
- Households
- 102
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wedderburn ›
Education in Wedderburn
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Wedderburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wedderburn
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 53.8%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.6%
Wedderburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedderburn | 206 | $52,941 | $725,000 | — |
| Gold Beach | 2,466 | $56,014 | $372,400 | $983 |
| Nesika Beach | 465 | $91,431 | $308,800 | $1,107 |
| Port Orford | 986 | $37,212 | $345,000 | $938 |
| Brookings | 6,703 | $74,933 | $446,700 | $1,415 |
| Harbor | 2,437 | $55,109 | $316,600 | $1,190 |
| Langlois | 286 | $44,750 | $264,100 | — |
| Powers | 613 | $48,625 | $159,900 | $1,223 |
| Fort Dick | 1,365 | $70,610 | $307,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wedderburn, OR?
The median household income in Wedderburn is $52,941, 36% 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 Wedderburn?
The median home value in Wedderburn is $725,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Wedderburn, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Oregon median; home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Wedderburn?
The median age in Wedderburn is 72.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Wedderburn?
The unemployment rate in Wedderburn is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wedderburn?
39.1% of adults in Wedderburn 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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