Housing by town in Columbia County, Oregon
Columbia County, Oregon has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,373 (±$123) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $921 in 2015–2019 (+49.1%; Up after inflation).
Scappoose has the highest median gross rent ($1,750) and Rainier the lowest ($942).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,373 (±$123)
- Households that rent
- 23.9%
- Median household income
- $87,458
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clatskanie | $1,017 | 16.7% | $90,709 | $363,900 | $3,003 |
| Columbia City | $1,365 | 9.9% | $96,750 | $460,000 | $3,511 |
| Prescott | — | 20.0% | $105,000 | $316,700 | $2,636 |
| Rainier | $942 | 39.7% | $66,989 | $344,700 | $3,384 |
| Scappoose | $1,750 | 25.4% | $97,708 | $455,700 | $3,834 |
| St. Helens | $1,413 | 38.0% | $82,865 | $394,200 | $2,916 |
| Vernonia | $1,180 | 23.5% | $83,411 | $351,900 | $2,684 |
| Warren | — | 2.4% | $126,838 | $523,400 | $3,266 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,950 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 2 people | $30,800 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 3 people | $34,650 | $57,750 | $92,400 |
| 4 people | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| 5 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 6 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,550 | $127,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,700 | $135,500 |
How the places in Columbia County rank across Oregon
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Crime reported to police in Columbia County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 184 | 422 | 819 | 51,523 | 5 of 6 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 95 violent and 422 property crimes, 184 and 819 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Columbia County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Sheriff's Office | 24,729 | 45 | 106 |
| St. Helens Police Department | 14,603 | 43 | 150 |
| Scappoose Police Department | 8,337 | 5 | 101 |
| Vernonia Police Department | 2,436 | — | — |
| Columbia City Police Department | 1,938 | 1 | 9 |
| Rainier Police Department | 1,916 | 1 | 56 |
ZIP codes in Columbia County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97051 | 17,347 | $1,410 | $412,100 | $85,869 | 35.5% |
| 97056 | 12,795 | $1,617 | $469,800 | $94,209 | 24.3% |
| 97048 | 7,099 | $969 | $368,600 | $77,171 | 21.9% |
| 97016 | 6,573 | $838 | $336,000 | $79,375 | 18.3% |
| 97064 | 3,855 | $1,230 | $383,600 | $67,317 | 18.8% |
| 97053 | 3,634 | — | $527,300 | $142,538 | 2.6% |
| 97018 | 2,006 | $1,365 | $460,000 | $96,750 | 9.9% |
| 97054 | 1,494 | — | $459,000 | $87,327 | 2.2% |
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Questions about Columbia County
What is the crime rate in Columbia County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 184 violent and 819 property crimes per 100,000 residents (95 violent and 422 property crimes in all).
Which place in Columbia County has the highest rent?
Scappoose has the highest median gross rent, $1,750 (±$269) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Columbia County has the lowest rent?
Rainier has the lowest median gross rent, $942 (±$150) a month.
What is the median rent in Columbia County, Oregon?
The median gross rent in Columbia County is $1,373 (±$123) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Oregon
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Oregon
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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