What are the schools like in Alsea, OR?

Alsea is served primarily by Alsea SD 7J. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Alsea?

The median household income in Alsea, OR is $35,795 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Alsea, OR?

Alsea has an average high temperature of 45.1°F in January and 74.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Alsea, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alsea, OR affordable or expensive?

Alsea's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alsea is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alsea, OR?

Alsea has a violent crime rate of 152.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1900.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alsea, OR a Good Place to Live?

Alsea is a small town of 139 in Oregon, with a median household income of $35,795 . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Alsea's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alsea is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alsea city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.4

Alsea's overall cost of living index is 106.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alsea costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alsea, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,795	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alsea's violent crime rate is 152.6 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

152.6 /100k

Property Crime

1900.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alsea is served primarily by Alsea SD 7J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alsea, OR	National Avg
School District	Alsea SD 7J	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alsea sees average highs of 45.1°F in January and 74.9°F in July, with 91.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alsea, OR
Average High — January	45.1°F
Average High — July	74.9°F
Annual Precipitation	91.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Alsea, OR	National Avg
Population	139	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellfountain, OR 12 mi Alpine, OR 12 mi Blodgett, OR 15 mi Monroe, OR 15 mi Philomath, OR 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Alsea

Alsea, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97324

Alsea vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alsea, OR affordable or expensive?

Alsea's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alsea roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Alsea, OR?

Alsea's violent crime rate is 152.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1900.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alsea?

Public schools in Alsea are operated by Alsea SD 7J. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alsea, OR a good place to live?

Alsea, OR has a population of 139, a median household income of $35,795, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alsea?

Alsea averages 45.1°F in January and 74.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 91.9 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alsea?

Alsea, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97324.

What is the population of Alsea?

The population of Alsea, Oregon is 139 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alsea?

Key numbers for living in Alsea: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $35,795, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alsea side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.