Rhododendron is a small town of 147 in Oregon, with a median household income of $77,692
.
Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is
7% above the national average.
Strengths:
Rhododendron stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Rhododendron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rhododendron 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
Rhododendron's overall cost of living index is 106.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rhododendron costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.
Metric
Rhododendron, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$413,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,692
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rhododendron'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
Metric
Rhododendron, 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
27.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rhododendron sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 69.2°F in July,
with 89.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 232.5 inches of snow per year.
Rhododendron's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Rhododendron roughly 7% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $413,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Rhododendron'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Rhododendron, OR has a population of 147, a median household income of $77,692, 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.
Rhododendron averages 37.1°F in January and 69.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 89.8 inches
with about 232.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rhododendron, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97049.
The population of Rhododendron, Oregon is 147 with a median age of 66.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rhododendron: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $413,000, median household income $77,692, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rhododendron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
