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Gearhart, OR
City in Clatsop County, Oregon.
Population
1,978
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,058
ZIP codes
0
Gearhart and its ZIP codes
Gearhart at a glance
- Gearhart is about 24 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,250, 11% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $688,100 (44% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Gearhart, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gearhart, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,250
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$688,100
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (329), Swedish Americans (229), Norwegian Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clatsop County. PPP loans are for Gearhart.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,058
19,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$429M
FY 2026, $10,447 per person
How people get to work
Gearhart, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gearhart, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
50
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,003
4.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 39°F
76.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gearhart, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Gearhart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeasideCity | 3.3 mi | 4 |
| Jeffers GardensCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| River PointCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| WarrentonCity | 9.9 mi | 12.7 |
| Cannon BeachCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| AstoriaCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| SvensenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Chinook, WACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| KnappaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Ilwaco, WACity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| NeahkahnieCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| NehalemCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ManzanitaCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Bayside GardensCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Altoona, WACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| WheelerCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gearhart, OR in?
- Gearhart is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Gearhart, OR?
- About 1,978 people live in Gearhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gearhart?
- Nearby places include Seaside (3.3 mi), Jeffers Gardens (9.1 mi), River Point (9.6 mi), Warrenton (9.9 mi), Cannon Beach (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023