Best Job Markets in Oregon
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Oregon based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. St. Paul leads the ranking with a value of 0.4% and a population of 450.
The top three cities are St. Paul (0.4%), Nesika Beach (0.5%), and Garibaldi (0.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Oregon.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St. Paul | 0.4% | 450 |
| #2 | Nesika Beach | 0.5% | 496 |
| #3 | Garibaldi | 0.6% | 769 |
| #4 | Creswell | 0.7% | 5,625 |
| #5 | Johnson City | 0.8% | 481 |
| #6 | Bull Mountain | 0.9% | 9,465 |
| #7 | Aurora | 1.0% | 1,104 |
| #8 | Gaston | 1.0% | 683 |
| #9 | Merlin | 1.0% | 1,355 |
| #10 | Moro | 1.1% | 422 |
| #11 | Dunthorpe | 1.2% | 1,984 |
| #12 | Gearhart | 1.2% | 1,959 |
| #13 | Reedsport | 1.3% | 4,317 |
| #14 | Sublimity | 1.3% | 2,951 |
| #15 | Columbia City | 1.4% | 1,806 |
| #16 | Union | 1.5% | 2,401 |
| #17 | Brownsville | 1.6% | 1,949 |
| #18 | Bunker Hill | 1.6% | 1,694 |
| #19 | Cannon Beach | 1.7% | 1,368 |
| #20 | Hines | 1.7% | 1,629 |
| #21 | Dunes City | 1.8% | 1,358 |
| #22 | Heppner | 1.9% | 1,420 |
| #23 | Joseph | 1.9% | 1,090 |
| #24 | Lowell | 2.0% | 1,221 |
| #25 | Wood Village | 2.0% | 4,611 |
| #26 | Athena | 2.1% | 1,206 |
| #27 | Yamhill | 2.1% | 1,179 |
| #28 | Gates | 2.2% | 451 |
| #29 | Spray | 2.2% | 151 |
| #30 | Culver | 2.3% | 2,211 |
| #31 | Grass Valley | 2.3% | 161 |
| #32 | Maywood Park | 2.3% | 1,144 |
| #33 | Green | 2.4% | 7,916 |
| #34 | Knappa | 2.4% | 922 |
| #35 | Westfir | 2.4% | 434 |
| #36 | Aumsville | 2.5% | 4,220 |
| #37 | Falcon Heights | 2.5% | 758 |
| #38 | Scappoose | 2.5% | 8,099 |
| #39 | Stanfield | 2.6% | 1,956 |
| #40 | Svensen | 2.6% | 897 |
| #41 | Brookings | 2.7% | 6,733 |
| #42 | Dufur | 2.7% | 841 |
| #43 | Prospect | 2.7% | 724 |
| #44 | Ruch | 2.7% | 1,475 |
| #45 | Hood River | 2.8% | 8,360 |
| #46 | Millersburg | 2.8% | 3,096 |
| #47 | Astoria | 2.9% | 10,162 |
| #48 | Durham | 2.9% | 1,909 |
| #49 | Elgin | 2.9% | 1,592 |
| #50 | Estacada | 2.9% | 4,878 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Oregon?
St. Paul ranks #1 for best job markets in Oregon with a value of 0.4% and a population of 450.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Oregon?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Oregon. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Oregon compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Oregon's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.