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Living in
Oregon.
About
Life in Oregon
Living in Oregon means settling into a stable, aging community of about 20,000 people just east of Toledo on Lake Erie—a place where most residents are in their 40s and 50s, and where family stability (nearly half of households are married couples) runs deep. The cost of living is genuinely reasonable: median home values hover around $205,000 and rent averages $900 a month, making it affordable compared to many suburban alternatives, though the job market is tighter than you'd want, with unemployment at 6.1% and a median household income of about $82,500 that suggests reliance on Toledo's economy for better opportunities. Your commute to jobs in Toledo proper averages just under 20 minutes, which is manageable, but the reality is this is a car-dependent suburb where you'll need reliable transportation to access the broader region's employment.
Oregon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
88.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Oregon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oregon, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (16.9%), and 2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Oregon
In Oregon, rent runs 13% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,013
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $229,043 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Oregon
Unemployment in Lucas County, which includes Oregon, is 1.4 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Oregon: Lucas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lucas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oregon is about 5% of Lucas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oregon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.5 min avg
How Oregon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oregon, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Regional airport · few flights67k passengers boarded in 2025
- 40 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oregon runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
233.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,151
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oregon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lucas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lucas County, which includes Oregon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $311,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Lakeshore Flood | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.8M |
| 2018 | 6 | Hail | $159,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lucas County, county-wide
Oregon is about 5% of Lucas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lucas County, which includes Oregon, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
173
per year
Moderate Days
183
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Lucas County, county-wide
Oregon is about 5% of Lucas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oregon has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.0"
Annual Snowfall
37.4"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 1.79" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.31" |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 3.26" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.50" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 3.24" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.24" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.06" |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.36" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.27" |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 2.09" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oregon
Oregon has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Bay Park Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Toledo
Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc
Childrens · 5.8 mi away · Toledo
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Toledo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oregon
Oregon's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oregon (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 9,770 students · in-state tuition $13,122 · 55% graduate · median earnings $55,537 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 939 students · in-state tuition $19,702 · 66% graduate · median earnings $70,306 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 395 students · in-state tuition $14,369 · 65% graduate · median earnings $55,997 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oregon
Oregon has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
18 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
32 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oregon
Oregon Branch
3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon
Cities Near Oregon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oregon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oregon FAQ
Is Oregon, Ohio affordable?⌄
Oregon's median rent is $900/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $82,197/year. Median home value is $204,600.
Is Oregon, Ohio safe?⌄
Oregon's violent crime rate was 234 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3151 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oregon, Ohio?⌄
Lucas County, which includes Oregon, has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oregon, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Oregon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $900/month and median household income is $82,197/year. The median home value is $204,600. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oregon, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Oregon is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from