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Madras, OR

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Population
7,829
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,246 ft
Median Home Value
$330,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$979/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,659
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Madras

Tucked into the high desert of Central Oregon, Madras offers a relaxed, sunny small-town lifestyle with big mountain views. Sitting right where Highways 26 and 97 meet, the town makes it easy to travel across the region, from boating at Lake Billy Chinook to hiking in the Cascade foothills. With around 7,500 residents, it serves as the welcoming hub of Jefferson County, providing everyday conveniences and a down-to-earth community feel.

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Day-to-day life here revolves around local parks, a modern aquatic center, and community gatherings throughout the year. The town also embraces its unique aviation history, hosting vintage planes and the popular Airshow of the Cascades each summer. For anyone relocating to Central Oregon in search of sunshine, outdoor recreation, and a friendlier cost of living, Madras makes a great place to put down roots.

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

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