What are the schools like in Echo, OR?

Echo is served primarily by Echo SD 5. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Echo?

The median household income in Echo, OR is $67,578 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Echo, OR?

Echo has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Echo, OR affordable or expensive?

Echo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Echo is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,800 and the median rent is $911 per month.

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

Echo has a violent crime rate of 269.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2293.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Echo, OR a Good Place to Live?

Echo is a small town of 478 in Oregon, with a median household income of $67,578 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Echo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Echo 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: 96.1

Echo's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Echo costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Echo, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$911	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,578	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Echo's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.4 /100k

Property Crime

2293.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Echo is served primarily by Echo SD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Echo, OR	National Avg
School District	Echo SD 5	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Echo sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 8.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Echo, OR
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	8.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.7"

Demographics

Metric	Echo, OR	National Avg
Population	478	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stanfield, OR 3 mi Hermiston, OR 8 mi Umatilla, OR 14 mi Irrigon, OR 18 mi Pendleton, OR 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Echo

Echo, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97826

Echo vs Other Cities

Echo, OR vs Stanfield, OR Echo, OR vs Hermiston, OR Echo, OR vs Umatilla, OR Echo, OR vs Irrigon, OR Echo, OR vs Pendleton, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echo, OR affordable or expensive?

Echo's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Echo roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,800 and median rent is $911/month.

What is the crime rate in Echo, OR?

Echo's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2293.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Echo?

Public schools in Echo are operated by Echo SD 5. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Echo, OR a good place to live?

Echo, OR has a population of 478, a median household income of $67,578, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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 Echo?

Echo averages 43.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.6 inches with about 15.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Echo?

Echo, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97826.

What is the population of Echo?

The population of Echo, Oregon is 478 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Echo?

Key numbers for living in Echo: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $145,800, median household income $67,578, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Echo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.