What are the schools like in Weston, OR?

Weston is served primarily by Athena-Weston SD 29RJ. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Weston?

The median household income in Weston, OR is $50,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Weston, OR?

Weston has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Weston, OR affordable or expensive?

Weston's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weston is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,200 and the median rent is $1,250 per month.

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

Weston has a violent crime rate of 269.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2293.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weston, OR a Good Place to Live?

Weston is a small town of 483 in Oregon, with a median household income of $50,000 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Weston stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Weston 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: 97.2

Weston's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weston costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weston, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,250	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Weston's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

269.4 /100k

Property Crime

2293.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weston is served primarily by Athena-Weston SD 29RJ. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weston, OR	National Avg
School District	Athena-Weston SD 29RJ	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weston sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 16.1 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weston, OR
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	16.1"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Weston, OR	National Avg
Population	483	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Athena, OR 3 mi Adams, OR 8 mi Milton-Freewater, OR 8 mi Helix, OR 11 mi Umapine, OR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Weston

Weston, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97886

Weston vs Other Cities

Weston, OR vs Athena, OR Weston, OR vs Adams, OR Weston, OR vs Milton-Freewater, OR Weston, OR vs Helix, OR Weston, OR vs Umapine, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weston, OR affordable or expensive?

Weston's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weston roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,200 and median rent is $1,250/month.

What is the crime rate in Weston, OR?

Weston's violent crime rate is 269.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2293.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weston?

Public schools in Weston are operated by Athena-Weston SD 29RJ. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 4.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weston, OR a good place to live?

Weston, OR has a population of 483, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Weston?

Weston averages 44.2°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.1 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weston?

Weston, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97886.

What is the population of Weston?

The population of Weston, Oregon is 483 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weston?

Key numbers for living in Weston: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $110,200, median household income $50,000, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.