What are the schools like in Unity, OR?

Unity is served primarily by Burnt River SD 30J. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Unity?

The median household income in Unity, OR is $41,250 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 Unity, OR?

Unity has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 78.6 inches.

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

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

Unity has a violent crime rate of 18.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 347.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Unity, OR a Good Place to Live?

Unity is a small town of 37 in Oregon, with a median household income of $41,250 .

Strengths: Unity stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Unity is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Unity 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 Unity metro area.

Metric	Unity, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Unity's violent crime rate is 18.6 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

18.6 /100k

Property Crime

347.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Unity is served primarily by Burnt River SD 30J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Unity, OR	National Avg
School District	Burnt River SD 30J	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Unity sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 20.8 inches of annual precipitation and 78.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Unity, OR
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	20.8"
Annual Snowfall	78.6"

Demographics

Metric	Unity, OR	National Avg
Population	37	—
Median Age	69.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	5.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.8%	22.2%
65 and over	67.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Unity

Unity, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97884

Unity vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unity, OR affordable or expensive?

Unity has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $41,250.

What is the crime rate in Unity, OR?

Unity's violent crime rate is 18.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Unity?

Public schools in Unity are operated by Burnt River SD 30J. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Unity, OR a good place to live?

Unity, OR has a population of 37, a median household income of $41,250, 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 Unity?

Unity averages 34.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.8 inches with about 78.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Unity?

Unity, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97884.

What is the population of Unity?

The population of Unity, Oregon is 37 with a median age of 69.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Unity?

Key numbers for living in Unity: median home N/A, median household income $41,250, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Unity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.