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Hermiston, OR

Umatilla CountyElev. 196 m
Population
19,406
Median home
$244,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Hermiston

With about 19,406 residents, Hermiston is one of Oregon's notable places. Hermiston sits in Umatilla County. The median age is 31.8 and the median household income is $67,128. Homes carry a median value of $244,700, and about 64% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (52%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,406
Median age
31.8
Median household income
$67,128
Per-capita income
$29,540
Poverty rate
9.3%
High-school grad or higher
75.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
19 min
Work from home
1.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.5%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Black1.1%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts24.2%
Sales & office19.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance19.3%
Production, transportation & material moving18.5%
Service18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$244,700
Median gross rent
$1,009/mo
Owner-occupied
64.2%
Median year built
1986
Households
6,619
Avg. household size
2.89

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hermiston has 9 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading57%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hermiston High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Armand Larive Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Sandstone Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Desert View Elementary SchoolElementary
Highland Hills Elementary SchoolElementary
Loma Vista ElementaryElementary
Rocky Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
Sunset Elementary SchoolElementary
West Park Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% below national
Hermiston273
Oregon339
United States386
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime95% above national
Hermiston3,800
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hermiston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hermiston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Umatilla County
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hermiston is in Umatilla County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hermiston sits in Umatilla County. Elevation ~196 m.

Population trend
21K019,40619102024
Map of Hermiston
Hermiston, OR
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Nearby cities
Pendleton (25 mi)La Grande (68 mi)The Dalles (92 mi)Redmond (143 mi)Sandy (147 mi)Troutdale (151 mi)

Common questions

Hermiston — frequently asked

What is the population of Hermiston, Oregon?
Hermiston has a population of about 19,406, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hermiston?
The median home value in Hermiston is $244,700, and the median gross rent is $1,009/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hermiston safe? What is the crime rate?
Hermiston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 273 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hermiston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Umatilla County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, winter weather.
How many schools are in Hermiston?
Hermiston has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hermiston?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Hermiston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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