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Brookings, OR

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Population
6,431
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
135 ft
Median Home Value
$446,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,933
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in OregonPopulation rankingHighest population places in OregonNearest larger communityGrants Pass, Oregon56 miles away · 39,239 residents.

About Brookings

Brookings is a coastal city in Curry County, Oregon, situated near the California border at the mouth of the Chetco River. Founded in 1908 by lumber executive John E. Brookings, the community of approximately 6,700 is home to the busy Port of Brookings Harbor and the scenic Azalea Park. Historically, nearby Mount Emily is notable as the only site in the mainland United States to be bombed by an enemy aircraft during World War II.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow Sales TaxA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.9rating

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