The Town FilesOakridge, Oregon
City in Lane County · population 3,206 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,200
- Household income
- $40,297
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 60.2
Oakridge is a city of 3,206 people in Lane County, Oregon. The median home is worth $240,200, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Oregon towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Oregon towns, hipper than 89% of Oregon towns.
How Oakridge ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oakridge is worth $240,200, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $40,297, which is more affordable than 28% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,017 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oakridge | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,200 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,017 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $40,297 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in Oakridge
| People | Oakridge | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.9% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.5% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 45.3 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Oakridge
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 31.4°F. About 45.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.2 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Oakridge since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 18, 2008.
Severe weather in Lane County since 1996
Lane County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 27, 2023 | Fire | FM-5457: Cedar Creek Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Lane County
Lane County had 157,428 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,020 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Oakridge itself the ACS puts it at 18.2%.
Public schools in Oakridge
3 public schools with 491 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Elementary School | K-6 | 263 | 17.5 |
| Oakridge High School | 9-12 | 151 | 16.8 |
| Oakridge Junior High School | 7-8 | 77 | 15.4 |
Towns near Oakridge
- Cottage Grove, OR29.7 mi · 10,574 people · home $346,600
- Creswell, OR29.9 mi · 5,641 people · home $435,500
Oakridge questions
Is Oakridge, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oakridge scores better for retirees than 67% of Oregon towns and quieter than 88%. 37.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.2).
How much does a house cost in Oakridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Oakridge is valued at $240,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,297, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $1,017 a month.
What is the weather like in Oakridge?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 31.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.8 inches of precipitation a year and 5.2 inches of snow.
Does Oakridge get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Oakridge in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)