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Wheeler, Oregon

city · Tillamook County

At a glance

448
Population
$414,300
Median home value (all homes)
37% above U.S. median
$468,623
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$994/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$64,792
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
0.7%
Locations with fiber available
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost30% 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 college39 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college44 mi
High school graduates86.9%
College graduates39.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Economic Development Council of Tillamook County
The Economic Development Council of Tillamook County (EDC) forms a partnership in all matters related to economic development in Tillamook County and partners with a wide variety of groups at local, county, regional and state levels to improve conditions for all citizens by strengthening the business community which in turn strengthens the economy and improves the quality of life for all Tillamook County citizens.
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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