Apartments for rent in Gold Beach, OR

Gold Beach is a small town in Oregon with a population of just over 2,000. Middle-aged professionals will feel right at home, as they account for an above-average portion of the population, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 48, is older than most cities in Oregon. Only 27% of residents rent in Gold Beach, as most own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $761/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Oregon. Over the course of a year, renters in Gold Beach will save around $3,800 compared to the state average.

Gold Beach has a high number of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (10%) compared to the national average (5%). Furthermore, 19% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Gold Beach residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, healthcare, and public administration. Together, these industries account for 21% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 5% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Gold Beach workers earn an average annual income of about $52K, around $19,000 less than the average Oregon resident. Gold Beach's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 15 minutes, shorter than most cities in Oregon, Gold Beach residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 33% of residents, while public transportation is not used. Walking (3%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.