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Winston, Oregon

city · Douglas County

At a glance

5,690
Population
$244,100
Median home value (all homes)
20% below U.S. median
$315,459
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$980/mo
Median rent
27% below U.S. median
$56,667
Median household income
28% below U.S. median
19.4 min
Average commute
94.6%
Homes with broadband
68.64%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing2% below
Goods & services4% above
Utilities13% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost3% 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 college64 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates15.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Winston Area Chamber of Commerce
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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