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Elkton, Oregon

city · Douglas County

At a glance

150
Population
$283,300
Median home value (all homes)
7% below U.S. median
$409,318
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$890/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$37,361
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
20.3 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
23.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities7% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost2% 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 college27 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates34.8%

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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