Living in Westfir, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westfir · Census data 2020–2024
Westfir has 253 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median household income is $66,667 (20% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $301,800, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Westfir is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westfir at a glance
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 62.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $66,667State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $301,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Westfir a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westfir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westfir the median home value is $301,800, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,430 a month in housing costs.
Westfir median household income
The median household income in Westfir is $66,667 and the income per person is $35,100. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Westfir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.98
Westfir demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 35.2%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westfir ›
Education in Westfir
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Westfir have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westfir
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Westfir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfir | 253 | $66,667 | $301,800 | $1,125 |
| Oakridge | 3,184 | $40,297 | $240,200 | $1,017 |
| Lowell | 1,228 | $99,440 | $406,600 | $1,125 |
| Dexter | 865 | $38,304 | $314,000 | — |
| Jasper | 493 | $68,684 | $340,400 | — |
| Cottage Grove | 10,698 | $80,875 | $346,600 | $1,254 |
| Creswell | 5,621 | $100,385 | $435,500 | $1,218 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $358,700 | $1,258 |
| Marcola | 407 | $97,778 | $338,800 | $1,682 |
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What is the median household income in Westfir, OR?
The median household income in Westfir is $66,667, 20% 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 Westfir?
The median home value in Westfir is $301,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Westfir?
The median gross rent in Westfir is $1,125 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Westfir, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Westfir?
The median age in Westfir is 62.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Westfir?
The average commute to work in Westfir is 23 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westfir?
The unemployment rate in Westfir is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westfir?
11.8% of adults in Westfir 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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