State rank#4 of 36
Smallest county384,207 residentsMultnomah County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 41039
Lane County, Oregon
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population384,207
Household income$71,544
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy77.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Lane County has 384,207 residents and ranks #4 by population among Oregon county equivalents. Median household income is $71,544. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Oregon
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Lane County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Lane County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $430,600 median home value and $1,355/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $71,544, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Lane County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 34% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Mental health access: 1 per 86 residents, rank #2 of 35 available Oregon counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34%, rank #8 of 36 available Oregon counties.
- Unemployment rate: 4.2%, rank #14 of 36 available Oregon counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $430,600, rank #26 of 36; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,355/mo, rank #26 of 36; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 19.5%, rank #22 of 36; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Oregon
Rank and range use only counties in Oregon with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$71,544
$71,544; above the state county median of $68,417.
State rank #17 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$430,600
$430,600; above the state county median of $388,050.
State rank #26 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,355/mo
$1,355/mo; above the state county median of $1,187/mo.
State rank #26 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; below the state county median of 4.5%.
State rank #14 of 36 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34%
34%; above the state county median of 22.7%.
State rank #8 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.1 years
77.1 years; above the state county median of 76.5 years.
State rank #16 of 35 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.5%
19.5%; above the state county median of 18.8%.
State rank #22 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.9%
7.9%; below the state county median of 7.9%.
State rank #18 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,216 residents
1 per 1,216 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,442 residents.
State rank #15 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 86 residents
1 per 86 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 188 residents.
State rank #2 of 35 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Lane County FAQ
Is Lane County a good place to live?
Lane County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 34% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Lane County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $430,600 median home value and $1,355/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $71,544, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Lane County?
Lane County has 384,207 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Lane County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 41039; the parent state FIPS is 41.
What is the median household income in Lane County?
The ACS median household income is $71,544.
How much does housing cost in Lane County?
Housing benchmarks are $430,600 median home value and $1,355/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $71,544, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Lane County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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