In Wasco, Oregon, the median home price is $407,150, compared with the Oregon median of $496,647; median household income is $64,175; the population is 26,552; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 299.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wasco at a glance
Population
26,552
Median Household Income
$64,175
Typical Home Value
$407,150
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
299.8
Avg Commute Time
18.9
About Wasco
Wasco has a population of 26,552. The median home value is $407,150, 18% below the Oregon median. Median household income is $64,175 (23% below the Oregon median). The most populated towns are The Dalles, Dufur, and Antelope.
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 Wasco
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Oregon
Every county in Oregon, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Oregon
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Oregon
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- 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
Wasco at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wasco?
- Wasco has a population of 26,552 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wasco?
- The median home value in Wasco is $407,150. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wasco?
- Median household income in Wasco is $64,175 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wasco in?
- Wasco is in Oregon.
- How many towns are in Wasco?
- Wasco contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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