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Prineville, Oregon

city · Crook County

At a glance

11,470
Population
$425,900
Median home value (all homes)
40% above U.S. median
$433,014
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,355/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$72,980
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
69.25%
Locations with fiber available
9.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing58% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities15% 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 college31 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates85.1%
College graduates16.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Prineville Economic Development
EDCO is a nonprofit organization focused on economic development in Central Oregon. Its mission is to create a diversified local economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs in Central Oregon.
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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