What are the schools like in Boring, OR?

Boring is served primarily by Oregon Trail SD 46. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Boring?

The median household income in Boring, OR is $111,842 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Boring, OR?

Boring has an average high temperature of 46.7°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Boring, OR affordable or expensive?

Boring's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boring is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $604,600 and the median rent is $1,246 per month.

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

Boring has a violent crime rate of 191.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1927.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boring, OR a Good Place to Live?

Boring is a small town of 1,987 in Oregon, with a median household income of $111,842 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boring is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boring 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

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

Metric	Boring, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$604,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,246	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$111,842	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Boring's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.3 /100k

Property Crime

1927.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Boring is served primarily by Oregon Trail SD 46. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boring, OR	National Avg
School District	Oregon Trail SD 46	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boring sees average highs of 46.7°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boring, OR
Average High — January	46.7°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.9"

Demographics

Metric	Boring, OR	National Avg
Population	1,987	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orient, OR 3 mi Damascus, OR 3 mi Sandy, OR 6 mi Gresham, OR 6 mi Happy Valley, OR 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Boring

Boring, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97009

Boring vs Other Cities

Boring, OR vs Orient, OR Boring, OR vs Damascus, OR Boring, OR vs Sandy, OR Boring, OR vs Gresham, OR Boring, OR vs Happy Valley, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boring, OR affordable or expensive?

Boring's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Boring roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $604,600 and median rent is $1,246/month.

What is the crime rate in Boring, OR?

Boring's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1927.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boring?

Public schools in Boring are operated by Oregon Trail SD 46. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boring, OR a good place to live?

Boring, OR has a population of 1,987, a median household income of $111,842, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Boring?

Boring averages 46.7°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches with about 2.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boring?

Boring, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97009.

What is the population of Boring?

The population of Boring, Oregon is 1,987 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boring?

Key numbers for living in Boring: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $604,600, median household income $111,842, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boring side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.