Living in Wheeler, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheeler · Census data 2020–2024
Wheeler has 448 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $64,792 (22% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $414,300, the median rent is $994/month.
Wheeler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wheeler at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 54.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $64,792State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $414,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wheeler a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wheeler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheeler the median home value is $414,300, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,182 a month in housing costs.
Wheeler median household income
The median household income in Wheeler is $64,792 and the income per person is $38,215. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Wheeler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 310
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 25.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.75
Wheeler demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 43.1%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheeler ›
Education in Wheeler
39.3% of adults 25 and older in Wheeler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheeler
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Wheeler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler | 448 | $64,792 | $414,300 | $994 |
| Nehalem | 235 | $76,071 | $456,700 | $1,196 |
| Bayside Gardens | 1,128 | $77,727 | $387,800 | — |
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | $777,500 | — |
| Barnesdale | 208 | $48,750 | $275,000 | — |
| Neahkahnie | 219 | $113,306 | $939,400 | — |
| Rockaway Beach | 1,562 | $53,872 | $342,300 | $958 |
| Garibaldi | 796 | $53,828 | $344,700 | $1,109 |
| Bay City | 1,875 | $82,589 | $393,600 | $1,221 |
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What is the median household income in Wheeler, OR?
The median household income in Wheeler is $64,792, 22% 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 Wheeler?
The median home value in Wheeler is $414,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Wheeler?
The median gross rent in Wheeler is $994 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Wheeler, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Wheeler?
The median age in Wheeler is 54.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Wheeler?
The average commute to work in Wheeler is 26 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheeler?
The unemployment rate in Wheeler is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheeler?
39.3% of adults in Wheeler 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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