Best places to retire in Oregon
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Oregon
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Oregon. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Oregon.
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#25. Waldport
- Population: 2,055
- Median home value: $214,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $787 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $47,971
- Pictured: 4990 SW Surf Pines Ln, Waldport ($1.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $214,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $787 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $47,971
- Pictured: 4990 SW Surf Pines Ln, Waldport ($1.4 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#24. Jacksonville
- Population: 2,884
- Median home value: $427,400 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,147 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $72,986
- Pictured: 6500 Upper Applegate Rd, Jacksonville ($1.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $427,400 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,147 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $72,986
- Pictured: 6500 Upper Applegate Rd, Jacksonville ($1.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#23. Reedsport
- Population: 4,082
- Median home value: $133,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $634 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $37,072
- Pictured: 321 Jd Ln, Reedsport ($389,900, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $133,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $634 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $37,072
- Pictured: 321 Jd Ln, Reedsport ($389,900, 3 bedrooms)
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#22. Baker City
- Population: 9,752
- Median home value: $146,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $661 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,537
- Pictured: 29242 Highway 86, Baker City ($1.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $146,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $661 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,537
- Pictured: 29242 Highway 86, Baker City ($1.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#21. Sutherlin
- Population: 8,033
- Median home value: $162,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $881 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,290
- Pictured: 1750 Plat I Rd, Sutherlin ($790,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $162,700 (67% own)
- Median rent: $881 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $46,290
- Pictured: 1750 Plat I Rd, Sutherlin ($790,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Cedar Hills
- Population: 8,912
- Median home value: $415,700 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,213 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $81,453
- Pictured: 1430 SW Parkwood Dr, Portland ($945,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $415,700 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,213 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $81,453
- Pictured: 1430 SW Parkwood Dr, Portland ($945,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#19. Lake Oswego
- Population: 39,127
- Median home value: $637,200 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,614 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $108,927
- Pictured: 3012 Lakeview Blvd, Lake Oswego ($5.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $637,200 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,614 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $108,927
- Pictured: 3012 Lakeview Blvd, Lake Oswego ($5.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#18. Terrebonne
- Population: 1,658
- Median home value: $231,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $917 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $61,859
- Pictured: 11750 NE Canyons Ranch Dr, Terrebonne ($4.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $231,800 (75% own)
- Median rent: $917 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $61,859
- Pictured: 11750 NE Canyons Ranch Dr, Terrebonne ($4.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#17. Florence
- Population: 8,921
- Median home value: $224,300 (64% own)
- Median rent: $885 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $42,356
- Pictured: 83421 Highway 101, Florence ($2.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $224,300 (64% own)
- Median rent: $885 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $42,356
- Pictured: 83421 Highway 101, Florence ($2.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#16. West Slope
- Population: 6,913
- Median home value: $530,800 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,170 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $77,105
- Pictured: 8570 SW White Pine Ln, Portland ($1.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $530,800 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,170 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $77,105
- Pictured: 8570 SW White Pine Ln, Portland ($1.3 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. Oatfield
- Population: 14,060
- Median home value: $366,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,299 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $85,995
- Pictured: 13017 SE Sprout Ln, Milwaukie ($709,933, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $366,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,299 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $85,995
- Pictured: 13017 SE Sprout Ln, Milwaukie ($709,933, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Newport
- Population: 10,559
- Median home value: $258,000 (55% own)
- Median rent: $896 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $49,039
- Pictured: 7407 N Coast Hwy, Newport ($2.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $258,000 (55% own)
- Median rent: $896 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $49,039
- Pictured: 7407 N Coast Hwy, Newport ($2.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#13. King City
- Population: 4,309
- Median home value: $266,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,435 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $55,759
- Pictured: 13300 SW Bedford St, King City ($585,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $266,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,435 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $55,759
- Pictured: 13300 SW Bedford St, King City ($585,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#12. Bandon
- Population: 3,100
- Median home value: $218,800 (49% own)
- Median rent: $805 (51% rent)
- Median household income: $32,226
- Pictured: 54134 Gould Rd, Bandon ($2.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $218,800 (49% own)
- Median rent: $805 (51% rent)
- Median household income: $32,226
- Pictured: 54134 Gould Rd, Bandon ($2.8 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#11. Ashland
- Population: 21,056
- Median home value: $441,900 (54% own)
- Median rent: $1,085 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $56,315
- Pictured: 2700 N Valley View Rd, Ashland ($6.0 million, 2 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $441,900 (54% own)
- Median rent: $1,085 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $56,315
- Pictured: 2700 N Valley View Rd, Ashland ($6.0 million, 2 bedrooms)
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#10. Island City
- Population: 1,022
- Median home value: $176,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $963 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $54,519
- Pictured: 10700 W 4th St, Island City ($169,000, 2 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $176,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $963 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $54,519
- Pictured: 10700 W 4th St, Island City ($169,000, 2 bedrooms)
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#9. Stafford
- Population: 1,733
- Median home value: $927,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,145 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $125,938
- Pictured: 17979 S Crestline Dr, Lake Oswego ($3.0 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $927,400 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,145 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $125,938
- Pictured: 17979 S Crestline Dr, Lake Oswego ($3.0 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#8. Gold Beach
- Population: 2,418
- Median home value: $244,200 (56% own)
- Median rent: $855 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $42,625
- Pictured: 35400 Highway 101, Gold Beach ($11.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $244,200 (56% own)
- Median rent: $855 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $42,625
- Pictured: 35400 Highway 101, Gold Beach ($11.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#7. Burns
- Population: 2,740
- Median home value: $70,500 (65% own)
- Median rent: $636 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $35,821
- Pictured: 31643 L 5 Ln, Burns ($2.8 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $70,500 (65% own)
- Median rent: $636 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $35,821
- Pictured: 31643 L 5 Ln, Burns ($2.8 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#6. Gearhart
- Population: 1,645
- Median home value: $342,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,113 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $73,125
- Pictured: 89062 Pinehurst Rd, Gearhart ($1.7 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $342,200 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,113 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $73,125
- Pictured: 89062 Pinehurst Rd, Gearhart ($1.7 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#5. Brookings
- Population: 6,431
- Median home value: $304,900 (57% own)
- Median rent: $981 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $62,384
- Pictured: 97977 Hazy Ln, Brookings ($2.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $304,900 (57% own)
- Median rent: $981 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $62,384
- Pictured: 97977 Hazy Ln, Brookings ($2.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#4. Hines
- Population: 1,392
- Median home value: $119,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $766 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $60,500
- Pictured: 29388 Wrecking Yard Ln, Hines ($750,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $119,800 (81% own)
- Median rent: $766 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $60,500
- Pictured: 29388 Wrecking Yard Ln, Hines ($750,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#3. Raleigh Hills
- Population: 6,146
- Median home value: $674,600 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,162 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $82,745
- Pictured: 7175 SW Dogwood Pl, Portland ($1.8 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $674,600 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,162 (47% rent)
- Median household income: $82,745
- Pictured: 7175 SW Dogwood Pl, Portland ($1.8 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#2. Lincoln Beach
- Population: 2,072
- Median home value: $279,000 (79% own)
- Median rent: $680 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $46,273
- Pictured: 145 Salishan Dr, Gleneden Beach ($2.1 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $279,000 (79% own)
- Median rent: $680 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $46,273
- Pictured: 145 Salishan Dr, Gleneden Beach ($2.1 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#1. Harbor
- Population: 1,958
- Median home value: $139,200 (84% own)
- Median rent: $855 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $30,791
- Pictured: 97977 Hazy Ln, Brookings ($2.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $139,200 (84% own)
- Median rent: $855 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $30,791
- Pictured: 97977 Hazy Ln, Brookings ($2.9 million, 4 bedrooms)
