Nehalem, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
225 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,464 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$418,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tillamook County
2
Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tillamook County
4
Oregon
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 1 40
Feb 6 1 42
Mar 6 0 46
Apr 5 0 49
May 4 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 9 0 45
Dec 9 0 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Nehalem Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 3.7star
Neah-Kah-Nie High School
6 miles, SW · 4.1star
Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
6 miles, SW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Tillamook Bay Community College
19 miles, S · 1.4star
Clatsop Community College
32 miles, NE · 1.4star
Pacific University
40 miles, SE · 2.3star
Northwest College-Hillsboro
45 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Adventist Health Tillamook
18 miles, S · 4.1star
Providence Seaside Hospital
19 miles, N · 4.1star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
63 miles, SE · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
115 miles, S · 1.4star
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