What are the schools like in Saunders Lake, OR?

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

What is the median household income in Saunders Lake?

The median household income in Saunders Lake, OR is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Saunders Lake, OR?

Saunders Lake has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 66.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Saunders Lake, OR affordable or expensive?

Saunders Lake's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Saunders Lake is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $365,500 and the median rent is $1,324 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Saunders Lake, OR?

Saunders Lake has a violent crime rate of 183.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1634.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Saunders Lake, OR a Good Place to Live?

Saunders Lake is a small town of 1,766 in Oregon, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Saunders Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Saunders Lake 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: 103.6

Saunders Lake's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Saunders Lake costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Saunders Lake, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$365,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,324	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Saunders Lake's violent crime rate is 183.0 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.0 /100k

Property Crime

1634.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Saunders Lake, 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	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Saunders Lake sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 66.1°F in July, with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Saunders Lake, OR
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	66.1°F
Annual Precipitation	59.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Saunders Lake, OR	National Avg
Population	1,766	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lakeside, OR 5 mi Glasgow, OR 6 mi North Bend, OR 8 mi Coos Bay, OR 10 mi Winchester Bay, OR 10 mi

Saunders Lake vs Other Cities

Saunders Lake, OR vs Lakeside, OR Saunders Lake, OR vs Glasgow, OR Saunders Lake, OR vs North Bend, OR Saunders Lake, OR vs Coos Bay, OR Saunders Lake, OR vs Winchester Bay, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saunders Lake, OR affordable or expensive?

Saunders Lake's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Saunders Lake roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $365,500 and median rent is $1,324/month.

What is the crime rate in Saunders Lake, OR?

Saunders Lake's violent crime rate is 183.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1634.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Saunders Lake?

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

Is Saunders Lake, OR a good place to live?

Saunders Lake, OR has a population of 1,766, a median household income of N/A, 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.

What is the weather like in Saunders Lake?

Saunders Lake averages 53.5°F in January and 66.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Saunders Lake?

The population of Saunders Lake, Oregon is 1,766 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Saunders Lake?

Key numbers for living in Saunders Lake: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $365,500, median household income N/A, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saunders Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.