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Monmouth, Oregon

city · Polk County

At a glance

11,428
Population
$413,200
Median home value (all homes)
36% above U.S. median
$480,666
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,114/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$69,170
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
99.74%
Locations with fiber available
7.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities11% 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

Colleges in town:
Western Oregon University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates27.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Monmouth Community Development
The Community & Economic Development Department oversees current and long range planning activities, historic preservation and economic development initiatives.
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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