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Madras, Oregon

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

7,676
Population
$330,900
Median home value (all homes)
9% above U.S. median
$360,658
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$979/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$64,659
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
87.2%
Homes with broadband
90.75%
Locations with fiber available
10.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 107 — 7% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost19% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates84.3%
College graduates21.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Economic Development for Central Oregon
EDCO is a nonprofit organization that supports local businesses, attracts new industries and works to create a diversified Central Oregon economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs.
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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