Living in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Haven-Sylvan · Census data 2020–2024
West Haven-Sylvan has 7,674 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $110,200 (33% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $782,400, the median rent is $1,849/month.
West Haven-Sylvan at a glance
- Population
- 7,674
- Median age
- 39.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $110,200State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $782,400State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,849/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Haven-Sylvan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Haven-Sylvan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Haven-Sylvan the median home value is $782,400, 135% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,849 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,011 a month in housing costs.
West Haven-Sylvan median household income
The median household income in West Haven-Sylvan is $110,200 and the income per person is $82,368. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in West Haven-Sylvan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,158
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.02
West Haven-Sylvan demographics
- Population
- 7,674
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 3,702
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Haven-Sylvan ›
Education in West Haven-Sylvan
68.5% of adults 25 and older in West Haven-Sylvan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Haven-Sylvan
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
West Haven-Sylvan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven-Sylvan | 7,674 | $110,200 | $782,400 | $1,849 |
| West Slope | 6,582 | $104,875 | $755,300 | $1,716 |
| Cedar Mill | 19,471 | $164,079 | $878,300 | $1,882 |
| Cedar Hills | 8,388 | $105,850 | $611,400 | $1,706 |
| Raleigh Hills | 6,744 | $120,000 | $913,700 | $1,672 |
| Marlene Village | 5,439 | $115,417 | $539,800 | $1,853 |
| Beaverton | 97,812 | $98,622 | $569,800 | $1,826 |
| Garden Home-Whitford | 6,979 | $97,500 | $624,900 | $1,878 |
| Oak Hills | 11,131 | $127,179 | $647,800 | $1,935 |
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What is the median household income in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?
The median household income in West Haven-Sylvan is $110,200, 33% higher 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 West Haven-Sylvan?
The median home value in West Haven-Sylvan is $782,400, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in West Haven-Sylvan?
The median gross rent in West Haven-Sylvan is $1,849 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is West Haven-Sylvan, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in West Haven-Sylvan?
The median age in West Haven-Sylvan is 39.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in West Haven-Sylvan?
The average commute to work in West Haven-Sylvan is 23 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Haven-Sylvan?
The unemployment rate in West Haven-Sylvan is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Haven-Sylvan?
68.5% of adults in West Haven-Sylvan 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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