Cedar Mill: Economy & Jobs
Cedar Mill reports a median household income of $164,079 (1.5× higher than Washington County median $107,772; 2.0× higher than Oregon median $83,011), with homes at a median value of $878,300. The surrounding county supports 498,988 jobs (avg $80,772).
- $90,655 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (at Oregon median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $164,079 — above the Oregon median ($86,226). Poverty rate 8.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 5.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.8% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $406,670 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $36,866,474 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $90,655 (at Oregon median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $190,341 |
| Median Household Income | $164,079 (vs Oregon $86,226) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $164,079 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.4% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 38% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 24.60 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 38.4% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | remote work hub |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 498,988 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $40,304,442,347 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $80,772 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,943,180 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% (vs Oregon 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 7 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 26,197 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 3,742.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals, Vegetable Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 27,434 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 439,591 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 29,554,085 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 142 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 209 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 61 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 104 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 38 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 70 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 51 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 24 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 764 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 341 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 421 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Jackson's Food Store 516 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | RIDDLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $8,422,171,463 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,328.53 (vs Oregon $9,255) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 815,428 people (vs Oregon 56,011) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 51.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Pct Walked | 38.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.6 years (at Oregon median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 23.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 8 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12