Retirees, health and housing in Brookings
Brookings has one of the older populations on the Oregon coast. The Census numbers below show how that looks in the town, and the links point to the public agencies that keep the current information.
Age and homes
| Measure | Brookings |
|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 |
| Residents aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Median household income | $74,933 |
| Owner-occupied share of households | 59.8% |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $446,700 |
Of 1,787 owner-occupied homes, 1,532 (85.7%) are valued at $300,000 or more. Next door in Harbor, 56.2% of residents are 65 or older and the median home value is $316,600. These are ACS 2020-2024 estimates, which for a town this size carry a real margin of error.
Where to find official information
- Health. Curry County's public health information is published by the Oregon Health Authority on its Curry County page. We do not list private clinics or providers here.
- Veterans. The county lists a Veterans Services office on the Curry County site.
- Planning and building. Permits and land-use questions go to the county's Community Development Department or to the City of Brookings, depending on whether the property is inside city limits.
- Property taxes. The County Assessor publishes assessment and tax information.
- Emergencies. The county's Emergency Management page is the place for local preparedness information.