Terrebonne is a very small town located in the state of Oregon. With a population of 1,393 people and two associated neighborhoods, Terrebonne is the 174th largest community in Oregon. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Terrebonne, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Terrebonne, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Terrebonne’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Terrebonne does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $89,248.00.
Terrebonne home prices are not only among the most expensive in Oregon, but Terrebonne real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
The armed forces are a huge part of the life in Terrebonne, employing 8.39% of the workforce. While it is a military town, the civilian sector still plays an important role in the local economy, where the Construction and Healthcare industries employ 24.91% and 19.60% of the civilian workforce, respectively.
Also of interest is that Terrebonne has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Terrebonne telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.17% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because there are quite a few people attending college in Terrebonne, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Terrebonne provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.
Terrebonne is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Terrebonne’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Terrebonne, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.26 minutes every day commuting to work.
Being a small town, Terrebonne does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
The education level of Terrebonne citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.96% of adults 25 and older in Terrebonne have a college degree.
The per capita income in Terrebonne in 2022 was $42,829, which is upper middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $171,316 for a family of four. However, Terrebonne contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Terrebonne is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Terrebonne home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Terrebonne residents report their race to be White. Terrebonne also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.73% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Terrebonne include English, Italian, German, Irish, and Swedish.
The most common language spoken in Terrebonne is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.