Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Pendleton
Pendleton, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$896
Population
17,906
Renter Mix
45% Rent
“The Real West” is alive and well in this inland Oregon community
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Small Town
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River
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Interstate
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Stadium
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Pendleton is a small and fairly secluded city in northeastern Oregon, positioned about sixty miles south of Kennewick, Washington. The Umatilla River divided the city in half, with the south bank hosting Pendleton’s vibrant Downtown district along Main Street. Pendleton has long served as a major stop on the rodeo circuit, and the historic Pendleton Round Up arena overlooking the river is one of the nation’s most storied rodeo venues. Residents enjoy prime access to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful natural environments, with hills and forests surrounding the city and providing excellent venues for outdoor exploration.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,409
Average: $74,468
Education
3,619
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,694
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pendleton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pendleton, OR is $1,177 for a studio, $896 for one bedroom, $1,186 for two bedrooms, and $1,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pendleton has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$896/month
642 Sq Ft
House
$1,132/month
539 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
246 Students
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
West Hills Intermediate School
Public
Grades 3-5
177 Students
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Public
Grades K-2
122 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
637 Students
Public
Grades K-12
9 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
90 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
795 Students
Public
Grades K-12
9 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Umatilla National Forest
- Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
- McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge
- Blue Mountain Wildlife
- Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
Military Bases
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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.