What are the schools like in Depoe Bay, OR?

School district data for Depoe Bay is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Depoe Bay?

The median household income in Depoe Bay, OR is $66,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.1%.

What is the weather like in Depoe Bay, OR?

Depoe Bay has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 65.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Depoe Bay, OR affordable or expensive?

Depoe Bay's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Depoe Bay is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $343,300 and the median rent is $1,494 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Depoe Bay, OR?

Depoe Bay has a violent crime rate of 266.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1423.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Depoe Bay, OR a Good Place to Live?

Depoe Bay is a small town of 2,066 in Oregon, with a median household income of $66,667 and a 13.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Depoe Bay stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Depoe Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Depoe Bay 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: 104.2

Depoe Bay's overall cost of living index is 104.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Depoe Bay costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Depoe Bay, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$343,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,494	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Depoe Bay's violent crime rate is 266.2 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

266.2 /100k

Property Crime

1423.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Depoe Bay, OR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Depoe Bay sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 65.3°F in July, with 68.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Depoe Bay, OR
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	65.3°F
Annual Precipitation	68.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Depoe Bay, OR	National Avg
Population	2,066	—
Median Age	56.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	9.5%	22.2%
65 and over	31.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln Beach, OR 5 mi Siletz, OR 9 mi Lincoln City, OR 12 mi Newport, OR 13 mi Neotsu, OR 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Depoe Bay

Depoe Bay, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97341

Depoe Bay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Depoe Bay, OR affordable or expensive?

Depoe Bay's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Depoe Bay roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $343,300 and median rent is $1,494/month.

What is the crime rate in Depoe Bay, OR?

Depoe Bay's violent crime rate is 266.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1423.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Depoe Bay?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Depoe Bay, OR a good place to live?

Depoe Bay, OR has a population of 2,066, a median household income of $66,667, and an unemployment rate of 13.1%. 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 Depoe Bay?

Depoe Bay averages 54.6°F in January and 65.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 68.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Depoe Bay?

Depoe Bay, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97341.

What is the population of Depoe Bay?

The population of Depoe Bay, Oregon is 2,066 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Depoe Bay?

Key numbers for living in Depoe Bay: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $343,300, median household income $66,667, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Depoe Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.