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Gaston, Oregon

city · Washington County (primary) , Yamhill County

At a glance

605
Population
$466,400
Median home value (all homes)
54% above U.S. median
$675,424
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,563/mo
Median rent
16% above U.S. median
$125,625
Median household income
60% above U.S. median
31.9 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
72.73%
Locations with fiber available
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 122 — 22% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing71% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities32% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost60% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates91.9%
College graduates15.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Strategic Economic Development Corporation
SED COR is a regional economic development organization serving Oregon's Willamette Valley, helping local businesses expand, create jobs, and invest in the region through partnerships and programs.
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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