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Sisters, Oregon

city · Deschutes County

At a glance

3,022
Population
$631,100
Median home value (all homes)
108% above U.S. median
$790,765
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,350/mo
Median rent
0% above U.S. median
$94,524
Median household income
20% above U.S. median
17.6 min
Average commute
96.6%
Homes with broadband
33.67%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 134 — 34% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing126% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities18% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost12% below
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 college20 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates90.2%
College graduates42.1%

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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