Oregon Shores is a small town of 388 in Oregon, with a median household income of $83,278
.
Strengths:
Oregon Shores's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oregon Shores is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oregon Shores city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Oregon Shores metro area.
Metric
Oregon Shores, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$356,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,278
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oregon Shores's violent crime rate is 320.9 per 100,000 residents
— 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
320.9 /100k
Property Crime
1651.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oregon Shores is served primarily by Klamath County SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oregon Shores, OR
National Avg
School District
Klamath County SD
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Elementary Schools
12
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Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
6
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oregon Shores sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 61.0 inches of snow per year.
Oregon Shores has a median home value of $356,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $83,278.
Oregon Shores's violent crime rate is 320.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1651.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oregon Shores are operated by Klamath County SD.
The district has 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oregon Shores, OR has a population of 388, a median household income of $83,278, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oregon Shores averages 39.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches
with about 61.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oregon Shores, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97624.
The population of Oregon Shores, Oregon is 388 with a median age of 58.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oregon Shores: median home $356,000, median household income $83,278, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oregon Shores side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.