Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Prineville
Prineville, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,400
Population
11,829
Renter Mix
38% Rent
An active community neighboring the Ochoco National Forest
Affordable
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Suburban
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Park
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Mountain
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Scenic
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Golf
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A small town adjacent to the Ochoco National Forest, Prineville is home to state parks, golf courses, and local restaurants and bars. Residents flock to Prineville for the scenic views at Ochoco Wayside State Park. This sweeping green space overlooks the city and the distant mountains. Meadow Lakes Golf Course is a popular hangout for locals, and you’ll find kids and families enjoying the array of athletic fields in town. Excellent public schools and kid-friendly amenities like the Crook County Library help to keep up this city’s family-friendly reputation. After you find your affordable apartment in this scenic mountain town, check out local establishments like Ochoco Brewing Company.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,049
Average: $65,532
Education
2,052
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,041
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prineville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Prineville, OR is $1,400 for one bedroom, $1,648 for two bedrooms, and $1,849 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prineville has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,400/month
673 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prineville, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
731 Students
Public
Grades K-5
476 Students
Crooked River Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
506 Students
Public
Grades K-5
280 Students
Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
Public
Grades K-12
731 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
Public
Grades K-12
731 Students
Destinations Career Academy of Oregon
Public
Grades 9-12
89 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
830 Students
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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.