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Seneca, Oregon

city · Grant County

At a glance

109
Population
$156,300
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$295,127
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$39,821
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
17.2 min
Average commute
84.5%
Homes with broadband
99.38%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities11% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost14% 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 college93 mi
Nearest community college100 mi
Nearest technical college114 mi
High school graduates73.7%
College graduates19.2%

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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