What are the schools like in Tumalo, OR?

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

What is the median household income in Tumalo?

The median household income in Tumalo, OR is $62,379 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 Tumalo, OR?

Tumalo has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Tumalo, OR affordable or expensive?

Tumalo's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tumalo is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $583,300 and the median rent is $1,815 per month.

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

Tumalo has a violent crime rate of 173.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1475.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tumalo, OR a Good Place to Live?

Tumalo is a small town of 687 in Oregon, with a median household income of $62,379 . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Tumalo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tumalo 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: 105.8

Tumalo's overall cost of living index is 105.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tumalo costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tumalo, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$583,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,815	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,379	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tumalo's violent crime rate is 173.0 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.0 /100k

Property Crime

1475.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tumalo, 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	32.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tumalo sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 14.2 inches of annual precipitation and 11.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tumalo, OR
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	14.2"
Annual Snowfall	11.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tumalo, OR	National Avg
Population	687	—
Median Age	42.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bend, OR 7 mi Eagle Crest, OR 7 mi Pronghorn, OR 8 mi Tetherow, OR 8 mi Redmond, OR 10 mi

Tumalo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tumalo, OR affordable or expensive?

Tumalo's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tumalo roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $583,300 and median rent is $1,815/month.

What is the crime rate in Tumalo, OR?

Tumalo's violent crime rate is 173.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1475.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tumalo?

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

Is Tumalo, OR a good place to live?

Tumalo, OR has a population of 687, a median household income of $62,379, 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 Tumalo?

Tumalo averages 41.6°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.2 inches with about 11.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Tumalo?

The population of Tumalo, Oregon is 687 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tumalo?

Key numbers for living in Tumalo: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $583,300, median household income $62,379, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tumalo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.