What are the schools like in Oakridge, OR?

Oakridge is served primarily by Oakridge SD 76. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Oakridge?

The median household income in Oakridge, OR is $29,336 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 23.5%.

What is the weather like in Oakridge, OR?

Oakridge has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Oakridge, OR affordable or expensive?

Oakridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakridge is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,400 and the median rent is $799 per month.

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

Oakridge has a violent crime rate of 159.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 671.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakridge, OR a Good Place to Live?

Oakridge is a small town of 3,208 in Oregon, with a median household income of $29,336 and a 23.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Oakridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Oakridge 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: 96.4

Oakridge's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakridge costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oakridge, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$799	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,336	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oakridge's violent crime rate is 159.9 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.9 /100k

Property Crime

671.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oakridge is served primarily by Oakridge SD 76. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakridge, OR	National Avg
School District	Oakridge SD 76	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakridge sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation and 5.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakridge, OR
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.8"
Annual Snowfall	5.2"

Demographics

Metric	Oakridge, OR	National Avg
Population	3,208	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	23.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westfir, OR 2 mi Lowell, OR 20 mi Dexter, OR 22 mi Trent, OR 24 mi Jasper, OR 28 mi

ZIP Codes in Oakridge

Oakridge, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97463

Oakridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakridge, OR affordable or expensive?

Oakridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oakridge roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,400 and median rent is $799/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakridge, OR?

Oakridge's violent crime rate is 159.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 671.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakridge?

Public schools in Oakridge are operated by Oakridge SD 76. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakridge, OR a good place to live?

Oakridge, OR has a population of 3,208, a median household income of $29,336, and an unemployment rate of 23.5%. 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 Oakridge?

Oakridge averages 43.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches with about 5.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oakridge?

Oakridge, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97463.

What is the population of Oakridge?

The population of Oakridge, Oregon is 3,208 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakridge?

Key numbers for living in Oakridge: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $192,400, median household income $29,336, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.