Living in Oregon, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oregon · Census data 2020–2024
Oregon has 11,547 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $102,978 (33% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $417,200, the median rent is $1,221/month.
Oregon at a glance
- Population
- 11,547
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $102,978State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $417,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,221/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Oregon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oregon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oregon the median home value is $417,200, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,221 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,128 a month in housing costs.
Oregon median household income
The median household income in Oregon is $102,978 and the income per person is $49,569. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Oregon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,854
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.42
Oregon demographics
- Population
- 11,547
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 4,745
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oregon ›
Education in Oregon
50.3% of adults 25 and older in Oregon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oregon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Oregon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 11,547 | $102,978 | $417,200 | $1,221 |
| Fitchburg | 32,619 | $86,516 | $417,200 | $1,373 |
| Brooklyn | 1,408 | $108,929 | $268,900 | $1,375 |
| Stoughton | 13,033 | $79,551 | $293,500 | $1,157 |
| McFarland | 9,160 | $97,500 | $390,100 | $1,458 |
| Belleville | 2,579 | $88,304 | $308,500 | $894 |
| Verona | 15,232 | $119,606 | $420,400 | $1,605 |
| Monona | 8,527 | $87,773 | $427,900 | $1,275 |
| Shorewood Hills | 2,149 | $153,542 | $939,900 | $1,919 |
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What is the median household income in Oregon, WI?
The median household income in Oregon is $102,978, 33% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oregon?
The median home value in Oregon is $417,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Oregon?
The median gross rent in Oregon is $1,221 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Oregon, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Oregon?
The median age in Oregon is 39.6 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Oregon?
The average commute to work in Oregon is 23 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Oregon is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oregon?
50.3% of adults in Oregon 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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