The Town FilesReedsport, Oregon
City in Douglas County · population 4,310 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,000
- Household income
- $53,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 67°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 57.2
Reedsport is a city of 4,310 people in Douglas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $240,000, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more seaside character than 92% of Oregon towns, quieter than 79% of Oregon towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Oregon towns.
- #8 in The 19 Quietest Small Towns in Oregon
- #8 in 24 Small Towns in Oregon With the Cheapest Homes
- #14 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Oregon
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in Oregon With the Mildest Winters
- #18 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Oregon
- #21 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Oregon
How Reedsport 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 Reedsport is worth $240,000, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $53,571, which is more affordable than 70% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $766 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reedsport | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,000 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $766 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $53,571 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Reedsport
| People | Reedsport | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 14.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 15.0 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Reedsport
July highs average 67.0°F and January lows 38.7°F. About 68.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Reedsport since 1950.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4881: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5365: Archie Creek Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 38,573 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,000 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Reedsport itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Reedsport
1 public school with 588 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedsport Community Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 588 | 15.5 |
Towns near Reedsport
- Florence, OR20.2 mi · 9,396 people · home $358,300
- North Bend, OR21.1 mi · 10,317 people · home $352,300
- Coos Bay, OR22.8 mi · 15,985 people · home $306,900
Reedsport questions
Is Reedsport, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reedsport scores better for retirees than 71% of Oregon towns and quieter than 79%. 37.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.2).
How much does a house cost in Reedsport?
The median owner-occupied home in Reedsport is valued at $240,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,571, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $766 a month.
What is the weather like in Reedsport?
July highs average 67.0°F and January lows 38.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Reedsport get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Reedsport 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)