What are the schools like in Dufur, OR?

Dufur is served primarily by Dufur SD 29. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Dufur?

The median household income in Dufur, OR is $74,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Dufur, OR?

Dufur has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Dufur, OR affordable or expensive?

Dufur's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dufur is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $284,500 and the median rent is $1,263 per month.

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

Dufur has a violent crime rate of 352.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1851.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dufur, OR a Good Place to Live?

Dufur is a small town of 857 in Oregon, with a median household income of $74,321 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Dufur stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Dufur 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: 102.0

Dufur's overall cost of living index is 102.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dufur costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dufur, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$284,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,263	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dufur's violent crime rate is 352.3 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

352.3 /100k

Property Crime

1851.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dufur is served primarily by Dufur SD 29. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dufur, OR	National Avg
School District	Dufur SD 29	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dufur sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 13.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dufur, OR
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	13.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dufur, OR	National Avg
Population	857	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

The Dalles, OR 10 mi Chenoweth, OR 12 mi Dallesport, WA 12 mi Tygh Valley, OR 15 mi Wishram, WA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Dufur

Dufur, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97021

Dufur vs Other Cities

Dufur, OR vs The Dalles, OR Dufur, OR vs Chenoweth, OR Dufur, OR vs Dallesport, WA Dufur, OR vs Tygh Valley, OR Dufur, OR vs Wishram, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dufur, OR affordable or expensive?

Dufur's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dufur roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $284,500 and median rent is $1,263/month.

What is the crime rate in Dufur, OR?

Dufur's violent crime rate is 352.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1851.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dufur?

Public schools in Dufur are operated by Dufur SD 29. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dufur, OR a good place to live?

Dufur, OR has a population of 857, a median household income of $74,321, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Dufur?

Dufur averages 40.5°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.5 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dufur?

Dufur, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97021.

What is the population of Dufur?

The population of Dufur, Oregon is 857 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dufur?

Key numbers for living in Dufur: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $284,500, median household income $74,321, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dufur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.