City profile
Pendleton, OR
Umatilla County · Population 16,950
Pendleton is a town in Umatilla County, OR with about 16,950 residents and a typical home value near $287,000. It is 166 miles from Bend, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
65°F
Sunny days / yr
260
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$287,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,765
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
98
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Cold wave, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
148 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
16,950
Black population
1.0%
County
Umatilla County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 16,950 residents
- Typical home value about $287,000
- 166 miles from Bend, OR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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