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Sisters, OR
City in Deschutes County, Oregon.
Population
3,022
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,564
ZIP codes
0
Sisters and its ZIP codes
Sisters at a glance
- Sisters is about 35 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,524, 14% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $631,100 (32% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,350 a month.
Local data for Sisters, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sisters, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,524
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$631,100
Median rent
$1,350/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.1%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (750), Irish Americans (531), Italian Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Deschutes County. PPP loans are for Sisters.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,304
93,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,344 per person
How people get to work
Sisters, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sisters, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
149
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sisters, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Sisters
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Butte RanchCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Camp ShermanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Eagle CrestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.2 |
| TumaloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Crooked River RanchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.7 |
| RedmondCity | 19 mi | 18.6 |
| TerrebonneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| PronghornCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| TetherowCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| BendCity | 20 mi | 35.2 |
| Seventh MountainCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Deschutes River WoodsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| CulverCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MetoliusCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| SunriverCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sisters, OR in?
- Sisters is in Deschutes County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Sisters, OR?
- About 3,022 people live in Sisters, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sisters?
- Nearby places include Black Butte Ranch (6.7 mi), Camp Sherman (12 mi), Eagle Crest (13 mi), Tumalo (15 mi), Crooked River Ranch (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023