Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
17%
Madras
Madras, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,207
Population
8,149
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Small-town charm in the high desert of central Oregon
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Small Town
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Diverse
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Scenic
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Mountains
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Nature
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The small city of Madras is a fairly secluded community in central Oregon, about forty miles up Highway 97 from Bend on the edge of the Warm Springs Reservation. Home to around 7,000 people, Madras exhibits a cozy small-town atmosphere, with a modest Downtown district and public parks within easy walking distance of most neighborhoods. Perhaps the city’s most unique feature is the Erickson Aircraft Collection, a host of operational historic aircraft available for public viewing on the north end of town. Oregon’s pristine wilderness surrounds the city, with the nearby mountains and forests providing gorgeous scenery and offering limitless opportunities for hiking, camping, and mountain biking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,336
Average: $71,047
Education
1,714
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,587
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Madras has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Madras, OR is $464 for a studio, $1,207 for one bedroom, $1,401 for two bedrooms, and $1,750 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Madras has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,207/month
568 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades K-5
230 Students
Jefferson County Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
473 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
781 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Crooked River National Grassland
- Cove Palisades State Park
Airports
- Roberts Field
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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.