What are the schools like in Amity, OR?

Amity is served primarily by Amity SD 4J. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Amity?

The median household income in Amity, OR is $90,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Amity, OR?

Amity has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Amity, OR affordable or expensive?

Amity's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Amity is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $319,900 and the median rent is $1,463 per month.

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

Amity has a violent crime rate of 121.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 786.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Amity, OR a Good Place to Live?

Amity is a small town of 1,764 in Oregon, with a median household income of $90,000 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Amity stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Amity is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Amity 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: 106.6

Amity's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Amity costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Amity, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$319,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,463	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Amity's violent crime rate is 121.4 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.4 /100k

Property Crime

786.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Amity is served primarily by Amity SD 4J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Amity, OR	National Avg
School District	Amity SD 4J	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Amity sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Amity, OR
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Amity, OR	National Avg
Population	1,764	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McMinnville, OR 7 mi Dayton, OR 9 mi Sheridan, OR 10 mi Lafayette, OR 10 mi Keizer, OR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Amity

Amity, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97101

Amity vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amity, OR affordable or expensive?

Amity's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Amity roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $319,900 and median rent is $1,463/month.

What is the crime rate in Amity, OR?

Amity's violent crime rate is 121.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Amity?

Public schools in Amity are operated by Amity SD 4J. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Amity, OR a good place to live?

Amity, OR has a population of 1,764, a median household income of $90,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Amity?

Amity averages 47.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Amity?

Amity, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97101.

What is the population of Amity?

The population of Amity, Oregon is 1,764 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Amity?

Key numbers for living in Amity: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $319,900, median household income $90,000, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Amity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.