What are the schools like in Estacada, OR?

Estacada is served primarily by Estacada SD 108. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.0:1.

What is the median household income in Estacada?

The median household income in Estacada, OR is $78,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Estacada, OR?

Estacada has an average high temperature of 49.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Estacada, OR affordable or expensive?

Estacada's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Estacada is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $426,800 and the median rent is $1,734 per month.

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

Estacada 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 Estacada, OR a Good Place to Live?

Estacada is a small town of 4,619 in Oregon, with a median household income of $78,594 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

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

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

All Estacada 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

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

Metric	Estacada, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$426,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,734	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Estacada'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

Estacada is served primarily by Estacada SD 108. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Estacada, OR	National Avg
School District	Estacada SD 108	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	25.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Estacada sees average highs of 49.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 57.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Estacada, OR
Average High — January	49.2°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Estacada, OR	National Avg
Population	4,619	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sandy, OR 8 mi Beavercreek, OR 9 mi Boring, OR 9 mi Damascus, OR 10 mi Orient, OR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Estacada

Estacada, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97023

Estacada vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estacada, OR affordable or expensive?

Estacada's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Estacada roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $426,800 and median rent is $1,734/month.

What is the crime rate in Estacada, OR?

Estacada'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 Estacada?

Public schools in Estacada are operated by Estacada SD 108. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.0:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Estacada, OR a good place to live?

Estacada, OR has a population of 4,619, a median household income of $78,594, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Estacada?

Estacada averages 49.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.8 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Estacada?

Estacada, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97023.

What is the population of Estacada?

The population of Estacada, Oregon is 4,619 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Estacada?

Key numbers for living in Estacada: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $426,800, median household income $78,594, 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 Estacada side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.