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Hermiston, OR

A town of about 19,546 people in Umatilla County.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Hermiston

Water Tower
Water Tower · Photo: MIM1765, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Hermiston
Former Roemark's Building in Downtown Hermiston
Former Roemark's Building in Downtown Hermiston · Photo: MIM1765, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Hermiston
Hermiston Butte
Hermiston Butte · Photo: MIM1765, CC BY-SA 4.0
Riverfront Park & Umatilla River
Riverfront Park & Umatilla River · Photo: MIM1765, CC BY-SA 4.0
Umatilla County Employment
Umatilla County Employment · Photo: MIM1766, CC0
Wal Mart DC
Wal Mart DC · Photo: MIM1765, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where it is
Hermiston
Hermiston in Oregon
Oregon in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Hermiston's center.

6
grocery stores
9
restaurants
4
coffee shops
20
parks
14
playgrounds
1
library
1
movie theater
1
museum
2
bookstores
1
bar
1
pharmacy
3
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 2,204 rented homes in Hermiston, 96% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 49%
$1,000 to $1,499: 38%
$1,500 to $1,999: 8%
$2,000 to $2,499: 4%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Hermiston rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

9 public school districts in this county, with about 13,367 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Hermiston Sd 8 · Hermiston
5,466 students · 17.3 students per teacher · 9 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Pendleton Sd 16 · Pendleton
3,013 students · 18 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 · Milton-Freewater
1,629 students · 15.7 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Umatilla Sd 6r · Umatilla
1,423 students · 16.5 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Athena-Weston Sd 29rj · Athena
557 students · 13 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Data centers nearby
31 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 2.4 miles from the town center (Amazon Web Services). The largest is about 272,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $1,572 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OR. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$68,958
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.99% of home value a year
About $990 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 9.90%
OR's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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