In Malheur, Oregon, the median home price is $315,480, compared with the Oregon median of $496,647; median household income is $54,519; the population is 31,954; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 364.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Malheur at a glance
Population
31,954
Median Household Income
$54,519
Typical Home Value
$315,480
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
364.0
Avg Commute Time
19.0
About Malheur
Malheur has a population of 31,954. The median home value is $315,480, 36% below the Oregon median. Median household income is $54,519 (34% below the Oregon median). The most populated towns are Ontario, Vale, and Nyssa.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Malheur
11 towns, by population.
County rankings in Oregon
Every county in Oregon, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- Cheapest Counties to Buy a House
- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
- Counties With the Lowest Property Tax
- Counties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance
- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Malheur at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Malheur?
- Malheur has a population of 31,954 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Malheur?
- The median home value in Malheur is $315,480. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Malheur?
- Median household income in Malheur is $54,519 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Malheur in?
- Malheur is in Oregon.
- How many towns are in Malheur?
- Malheur contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
Compare Malheur with other places
Put up to four states, counties, towns, or ZIPs side by side on income, housing, crime, education, and more.