The Town FilesAurora, Oregon
City in Marion County · population 1,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $525,100
- Household income
- $107,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 52.0
Aurora is a city of 1,133 people in Marion County, Oregon. The median home is worth $525,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Oregon towns, better transit than 75% of Oregon towns.
How Aurora ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Aurora is worth $525,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $107,500, which is more affordable than 58% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $2,167 a month. 94.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aurora | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $525,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $2,167 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $107,500 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 94.1% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Aurora
| People | Aurora | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.0 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Aurora
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 36.3°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aurora since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on February 24, 2025.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2023 | Fire | FM-5483: Liberty Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 8, 2020 | Fire | FM-5356: Beachie Creek Lionshead Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 171,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,787 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Aurora itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Aurora
4 public schools with 1,622 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Marion High School | 9-12 | 577 | 17.0 |
| North Marion Middle School | 6-8 | 402 | 18.3 |
| North Marion Intermediate School | 3-5 | 333 | 15.1 |
| North Marion Primary School | PK-2 | 310 | 14.1 |
Towns near Aurora
- Donald, OR4.0 mi · 1,009 people · home $351,500
- Hubbard, OR4.1 mi · 3,426 people · home $436,800
- Canby, OR4.2 mi · 18,171 people · home $528,500
- Wilsonville, OR5.8 mi · 26,664 people · home $615,300
- Woodburn, OR7.6 mi · 26,013 people · home $331,800
- Mulino, OR9.7 mi · 2,250 people · home $779,500
- Sherwood, OR10.0 mi · 20,450 people · home $602,100
- Molalla, OR10.0 mi · 10,228 people · home $447,100
Aurora questions
Is Aurora, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aurora scores better for retirees than 11% of Oregon towns and quieter than 43%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.0).
How much does a house cost in Aurora?
The median owner-occupied home in Aurora is valued at $525,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,500, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $2,167 a month.
What is the weather like in Aurora?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Aurora get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aurora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2000. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)