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Echo, Oregon

city · Umatilla County

At a glance

494
Population
$173,100
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$298,558
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$994/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$112,639
Median household income
43% above U.S. median
25 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities5% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost25% above
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 college35 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates82.5%
College graduates10.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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