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Wasco, Oregon

city · Sherman County

At a glance

455
Population
$229,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$297,622
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,229/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$65,000
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
23.3 min
Average commute
86.4%
Homes with broadband
97.39%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities13% above
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost17% above
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 college56 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college69 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates7.8%

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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