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Dunes City, Oregon

city · Lane County

At a glance

1,357
Population
$538,100
Median home value (all homes)
77% above U.S. median
$628,250
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$65,313
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
19.7 min
Average commute
93.8%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing95% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities1% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost1% below
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 college49 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college55 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates27.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Lane County Community & Economic Development
Lane County's Community and Economic Development Program partners with local business support organizations, cities, special districts, and economic development agencies to facilitate community development and create economic prosperity. The goal of Community and Economic Development is to support vibrant communities through furthering economic opportunity across Lane County with specific focus on the rural and unincorporated communities of the county.
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

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