Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 108 —
8% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing27% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities10% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost51% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Oregon is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 3/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college34 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates87.4%
College graduates12.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
region
Economic Development for Central Oregon
EDCO is a nonprofit organization that supports local businesses, attracts new industries and works to create a diversified Central Oregon economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs.
state
Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state
Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo