Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 108 —
8% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing36% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities15% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost25% below
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 college47 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates90.1%
College graduates25%
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