In Polk, Oregon, the median home price is $485,760, compared with the Oregon median of $496,647; median household income is $85,118; the population is 89,662; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 222.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Polk at a glance
Population
89,662
Median Household Income
$85,118
Typical Home Value
$485,760
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
222.6
Avg Commute Time
25.3
About Polk
Polk has a population of 89,662. The median home value is $485,760, 2% below the Oregon median. Median household income is $85,118 (3% above the Oregon median). The most populated towns are Salem, Monmouth-Independence, and Dallas.
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 Polk
5 towns, by population.
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Polk at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Polk?
- Polk has a population of 89,662 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Polk?
- The median home value in Polk is $485,760. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Polk?
- Median household income in Polk is $85,118 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Polk in?
- Polk is in Oregon.
- How many towns are in Polk?
- Polk contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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