What are the schools like in Manzanita, OR?

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

What is the median household income in Manzanita?

The median household income in Manzanita, OR is $77,650 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Manzanita, OR?

Manzanita has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 67.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Manzanita, OR affordable or expensive?

Manzanita's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manzanita is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $589,400 and the median rent is $1,350 per month.

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

Manzanita has a violent crime rate of 203.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1361.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manzanita, OR a Good Place to Live?

Manzanita is a small town of 538 in Oregon, with a median household income of $77,650 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

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

All Manzanita 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: 106.1

Manzanita's overall cost of living index is 106.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manzanita costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Manzanita, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$589,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,350	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,650	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manzanita's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

203.4 /100k

Property Crime

1361.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Manzanita, 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	52.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manzanita sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 67.7°F in July, with 112.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manzanita, OR
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	67.7°F
Annual Precipitation	112.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Manzanita, OR	National Avg
Population	538	—
Median Age	64.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	2.8%	22.2%
65 and over	48.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bayside Gardens, OR 1 mi Neahkahnie, OR 1 mi Nehalem, OR 2 mi Wheeler, OR 3 mi Barnesdale, OR 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Manzanita

Manzanita, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97130

Manzanita vs Other Cities

Manzanita, OR vs Bayside Gardens, OR Manzanita, OR vs Neahkahnie, OR Manzanita, OR vs Nehalem, OR Manzanita, OR vs Wheeler, OR Manzanita, OR vs Barnesdale, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manzanita, OR affordable or expensive?

Manzanita's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Manzanita roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $589,400 and median rent is $1,350/month.

What is the crime rate in Manzanita, OR?

Manzanita's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1361.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manzanita?

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

Is Manzanita, OR a good place to live?

Manzanita, OR has a population of 538, a median household income of $77,650, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. 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 Manzanita?

Manzanita averages 51.9°F in January and 67.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 112.1 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manzanita?

Manzanita, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97130.

What is the population of Manzanita?

The population of Manzanita, Oregon is 538 with a median age of 64.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manzanita?

Key numbers for living in Manzanita: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $589,400, median household income $77,650, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manzanita side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.