What are the schools like in Waldport, OR?

Waldport is served primarily by Lincoln County SD. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Waldport?

The median household income in Waldport, OR is $49,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.3%.

What is the weather like in Waldport, OR?

Waldport has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 64.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Waldport, OR affordable or expensive?

Waldport's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waldport is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,600 and the median rent is $889 per month.

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

Waldport has a violent crime rate of 266.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1423.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waldport, OR a Good Place to Live?

Waldport is a small town of 1,950 in Oregon, with a median household income of $49,659 and a 17.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Waldport stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waldport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waldport 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: 99.6

Waldport's overall cost of living index is 99.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waldport costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waldport, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$889	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Waldport's violent crime rate is 266.2 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

266.2 /100k

Property Crime

1423.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waldport is served primarily by Lincoln County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waldport, OR	National Avg
School District	Lincoln County SD	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waldport sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 64.2°F in July, with 78.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waldport, OR
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	64.2°F
Annual Precipitation	78.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Waldport, OR	National Avg
Population	1,950	—
Median Age	59.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	8.3%	22.2%
65 and over	37.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bayshore, OR 2 mi San Marine, OR 5 mi Yachats, OR 8 mi Newport, OR 14 mi Toledo, OR 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Waldport

Waldport, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97394

Waldport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waldport, OR affordable or expensive?

Waldport's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waldport roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $311,600 and median rent is $889/month.

What is the crime rate in Waldport, OR?

Waldport's violent crime rate is 266.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1423.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waldport?

Public schools in Waldport are operated by Lincoln County SD. The district has 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waldport, OR a good place to live?

Waldport, OR has a population of 1,950, a median household income of $49,659, and an unemployment rate of 17.3%. 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 Waldport?

Waldport averages 53.3°F in January and 64.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 78.3 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waldport?

Waldport, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97394.

What is the population of Waldport?

The population of Waldport, Oregon is 1,950 with a median age of 59.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waldport?

Key numbers for living in Waldport: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $311,600, median household income $49,659, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waldport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.