Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Dallas
Dallas, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$985
Population
18,456
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Timeless small-town charm between Salem and the Oregon Coast Range
Suburb
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Commuter
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Historic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Fifteen miles west of Salem, Dallas is a picturesque small town amid the lush greenery of western Oregon. A major commercial district around the intersection of Ellendale Avenue and Kings Valley Highway provides for the community’s every need, with the historic storefronts along Main Street hosting unique cafes, specialty shops, and neighborhood bars in a timeless setting, anchored by the iconic Polk County Courthouse. The popular Dallas Aquatic Center includes five swimming pools and an indoor water park, providing a great family-friendly recreation option year-round. The enormous Dallas City Park spans Rickreall Creek, creating a beautiful enclave for you to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,594
Average: $91,454
Education
3,830
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,274
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dallas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dallas, OR is $816 for a studio, $985 for one bedroom, $1,165 for two bedrooms, and $1,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dallas has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$985/month
686 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dallas, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
836 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.