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Sweet Home, OR

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Population
10,308
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
528 ft
Median Home Value
$273,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,927
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in OregonPopulation rankingHighest population places in OregonNearest larger communityAlbany, Oregon25 miles away · 56,894 residents.

About Sweet Home

Sweet Home is a scenic city in Linn County, Oregon, widely known as the Gateway to the Santiam Playground. Located along the South Santiam River near the Foster Reservoir, the community of approximately 10,100 offers extensive outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Soda Creek Falls Trail in Cascadia State Park. The city is served by the Sweet Home School District 55 and features historic covered bridges nearby.

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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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