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John Day, Oregon

city · Grant County

At a glance

1,609
Population
$212,100
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$277,911
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$910/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$57,891
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
89.6%
Homes with broadband
99.83%
Locations with fiber available
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities6% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost16% 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 college75 mi
Nearest community college87 mi
Nearest technical college117 mi
High school graduates92.2%
College graduates18%

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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