Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
15%
Hermiston
Hermiston, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,110
Population
19,412
Renter Mix
44% Rent
The Oregon city “Where Life is Sweet”
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Agriculture
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The small city of Hermiston is a fairly isolated community in northeast Oregon, located at the junction of interstate 82 and 84 just a few miles south of the Columbia River. Though the city itself is home to less than 20,000 people, Hermiston is the largest city in Eastern Oregon, making it a major economic and cultural hub for the region, and thousands of people from the surrounding areas commute. Agriculture has historically been a major industry in Hermiston, and the area’s huge watermelon crops inspired the city’s motto, “Where Life is Sweet.” Folks in Hermiston enjoy easy access to Washington’s Tri-Cities area, which lies only about thirty miles up the road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,628
Average: $75,059
Education
2,885
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,258
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hermiston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hermiston, OR is $1,115 for one bedroom, $1,117 for two bedrooms, and $1,324 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hermiston has increased by 6.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,115/month
606 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hermiston, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Highland Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
327 Students
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
726 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,739 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
129 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge
- Hat Rock State Park
- Oregon Trail Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tri-Cities
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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.