What are the schools like in Dundee, OR?

Dundee is served primarily by Newberg SD 29J. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Dundee?

The median household income in Dundee, OR is $98,152 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Dundee, OR?

Dundee has an average high temperature of 45.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Dundee, OR affordable or expensive?

Dundee's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dundee is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $435,200 and the median rent is $1,750 per month.

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

Dundee 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 Dundee, OR a Good Place to Live?

Dundee is a small town of 3,224 in Oregon, with a median household income of $98,152 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Dundee stands out for solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Dundee 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

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

Metric	Dundee, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$435,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,152	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dundee'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

Dundee is served primarily by Newberg SD 29J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dundee, OR	National Avg
School District	Newberg SD 29J	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dundee sees average highs of 45.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dundee, OR
Average High — January	45.4°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Dundee, OR	National Avg
Population	3,224	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newberg, OR 3 mi St. Paul, OR 5 mi Dayton, OR 5 mi Lafayette, OR 5 mi Carlton, OR 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Dundee

Dundee, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97115

Dundee vs Other Cities

Dundee, OR vs Newberg, OR Dundee, OR vs St. Paul, OR Dundee, OR vs Dayton, OR Dundee, OR vs Lafayette, OR Dundee, OR vs Carlton, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dundee, OR affordable or expensive?

Dundee's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dundee roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $435,200 and median rent is $1,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Dundee, OR?

Dundee'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 Dundee?

Public schools in Dundee are operated by Newberg SD 29J. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dundee, OR a good place to live?

Dundee, OR has a population of 3,224, a median household income of $98,152, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Dundee?

Dundee averages 45.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dundee?

Dundee, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97115.

What is the population of Dundee?

The population of Dundee, Oregon is 3,224 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dundee?

Key numbers for living in Dundee: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $435,200, median household income $98,152, 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 Dundee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.