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Hermiston, Oregon

city · Umatilla County

At a glance

19,546
Population
$266,700
Median home value (all homes)
12% below U.S. median
$348,415
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,088/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$66,998
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
89.7%
Homes with broadband
62%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities15% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost5% 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 college30 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates74.1%
College graduates16.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hermiston Economic Development
Hermiston Economic Development provides information for doing business in Hermiston, including incentives, access to capital and property, and business licensing. It serves businesses seeking to locate, grow, or invest in Hermiston.
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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