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.
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- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Oregon by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Oregon
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Oregon
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- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Oregon
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Oregon
- 10Best school ratingsOregon School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Oregon
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Oregon
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Oregon
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.
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