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Rainier, Oregon

city · Columbia County

At a glance

2,130
Population
$344,700
Median home value (all homes)
14% above U.S. median
$428,579
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$942/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$66,989
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
24.4 min
Average commute
93.1%
Homes with broadband
18.57%
Locations with fiber available
7.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities4% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost22% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates15.6%

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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