The Town FilesBayshore, Oregon
Community in Lincoln County · population 952 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $437,400
- Household income
- $61,894
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 64°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 64.1
Bayshore is a community of 952 people in Lincoln County, Oregon. The median home is worth $437,400, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Oregon towns, quieter than 98% of Oregon towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Oregon towns.
How Bayshore 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 Bayshore is worth $437,400, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 7.1 times the median household income of $61,894, which is more affordable than 11% of Oregon towns. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bayshore | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $437,400 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | — | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $61,894 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 52.4% | — |
Who lives in Bayshore
| People | Bayshore | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 47.4% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 23.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 43.4% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 12.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Bayshore
July highs average 64.2°F and January lows 42.4°F. About 78.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bayshore since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F0, struck on November 2, 1984 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 2, 1984.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5362: Echo Mountain Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 18,607 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,886 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Bayshore itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Bayshore
- Waldport, OR1.7 mi · 2,249 people · home $365,900
- San Marine, OR6.0 mi · 553 people · home $478,600
- Yachats, OR9.0 mi · 994 people · home $557,500
- Newport, OR12.6 mi · 10,256 people · home $441,400
- Toledo, OR14.3 mi · 3,546 people · home $299,100
- Siletz, OR21.0 mi · 1,230 people · home $251,200
- Depoe Bay, OR25.5 mi · 1,515 people · home $377,700
- Heceta Beach, OR28.8 mi · 1,912 people · home $533,500
Bayshore questions
Is Bayshore, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bayshore scores better for retirees than 99% of Oregon towns and quieter than 98%. 47.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.1).
How much does a house cost in Bayshore?
The median owner-occupied home in Bayshore is valued at $437,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,894, so homes cost about 7.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Bayshore?
July highs average 64.2°F and January lows 42.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 78.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Bayshore get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bayshore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on November 2, 1984. 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)