Apartments for rent in Rockaway Beach, OR

Rockaway Beach, a small town in Oregon, has a population of just over 1,000. Retirees are a frequent sight, as they account for 28% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 46, skew older than most cities in Oregon. Renters tend to be in the minority in Rockaway Beach, and 63% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $1,007 per month is a bit below the state average.

Rockaway Beach residents have an average commute of about 17 minutes, shorter than the Oregon average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 34% of workers, while public transit is not used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is higher than the national average.

Rockaway Beach has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 12% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Rockaway Beach: entertainment and retail. Together, these industries make up 16% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top field in the town. Rockaway Beach workers bring in an average annual income of just under $45K, around $26,000 less than the Oregon average. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).