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Living in
Four Corners.
Four Corners is an unincorporated community in Marion County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Four Corners
Living in Four Corners means embracing life as part of Salem's expanding eastern edge—you're technically unincorporated, but you're deeply woven into the Salem Metropolitan area with the convenience and job access that comes with it. The community of nearly 16,800 people sits in a warm-summer Mediterranean climate where you'll enjoy dry summers with temperatures that rarely crack 72 degrees, which beats the intense heat of inland valleys but also means you're trading some of that dramatic Oregon scenery for a more suburban, built-out environment. Your median household income hovers around $69,000 with a median home value of $340,200 and rent around $1,400 a month—reasonable compared to Portland but not particularly cheap, and you're looking at a 23.8-minute commute for most jobs, which typically means heading into Salem proper.
Four Corners at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Foreign-Born
13.0%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Four Corners: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Four Corners, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (85.3%), and 30.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.92
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 7% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Four Corners
In Four Corners, rent runs 7% below the OR average, and home values are 29% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,761
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Four Corners
Unemployment in Marion County, which includes Four Corners, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Four Corners: Marion County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marion County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Four Corners is about 5% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Four Corners Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Four Corners residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Four Corners, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, which covers Four Corners, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
149
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,290.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Marion County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Four Corners, the most common type is heavy snow, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Flood | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Tornado | $200 |
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.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Four Corners is about 5% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Four Corners, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Four Corners is about 5% of Marion County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Four Corners has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
49
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 6.08" |
| Feb | 52°F | 36°F | 4.54" |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.35" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.12" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 2.25" |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 1.25" |
| Jul | 84°F | 55°F | 0.25" |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.46" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 5.95" |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 6.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Four Corners
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Four Corners's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
Psychiatric · 1.7 mi away · Salem
Salem Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Salem
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Silverton
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.
Education20.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Four Corners
Four Corners's student/teacher ratio is 20.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Four Corners (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,610 students · in-state tuition $6,570 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,103 students · in-state tuition $12,087 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,475 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,592 students · in-state tuition $54,224 · 74% graduate · median earnings $62,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 678 students · in-state tuition $39,166 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,254 (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: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Four Corners
Four Corners has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayCities Near Four Corners
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Four Corners?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Four Corners FAQ
Is Four Corners, Oregon affordable?⌄
Four Corners's median rent is $1,416/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,669/year. Median home value is $340,200.
Is Four Corners, Oregon safe?⌄
Four Corners is policed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 149 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1290 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Four Corners, Oregon?⌄
Marion County, which includes Four Corners, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Four Corners, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Four Corners is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,416/month and median household income is $69,669/year. The median home value is $340,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Four Corners, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Four Corners is 24 minutes, which is about 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