Our Daily Bread, 2009
Veneta’s story
114 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,377 in 1970, 5,214 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 6 maps from 1909 on.
- 1912Veneta is established
VenetaOR
A town of 5,138, established in 1912. 36% more nonprofits per person than the typical Oregon town.
Trash & recyclingPhoto: Katr67 · Public domain
Population
5,138
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$438K
+0.9% in a year
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
731
A commuter town
TownGrade
D
#100 of 142 in OR
Is Veneta a good place to live?
Veneta earns a D, ranked 100th of 142 in Oregon. What it does well: 1% of its land is conserved. Only 15 of Oregon’s 228 towns score lower on cost of living. Veneta's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 90% of U.S. towns.
What makes Veneta stand out
Where Veneta beats most towns.
A growing town
Veneta has grown 13% since 2010
4,561 counted in 2010 and 5,214 in 2020; an estimated 5,138 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Veneta grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oregon), ordered by how far Veneta is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listC+Open →Jobs & income$67K median household incomeBOpen →SchoolsC+Open →HealthSacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend 16.2 miles awayC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.9 of 20; 3.5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trailsBOpen →HistoryEstablished 1912C−Open →Civic life7.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market19 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.0; 19% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 19 attractions →Autzen Stadium and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Veneta. Close and well known come first.
14 mi Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
14 mi Stadium & arenaHayward Field
14 mi Stadium & arenaMatthew Knight Arena
39 mi LighthouseHeceta Head Light
14 mi MuseumJordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hayward Field: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Matthew Knight Arena: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Heceta Head Light: HISE Studios, resized and color corrected by Howcheng, Public domain · Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: User:Akendall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Veneta: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Veneta, and how to reach them.
PowerLane Electric Coop13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Veneta water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery other weekCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Oregon you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLane County Clerk, Elections OfficeLane County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code9748797487 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Oct 2, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Veneta.
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 1.2% of Veneta
Veneta sits above both Oregon’s towns (0.8) and U.S. towns (0.4) on this measure. 3.0 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#50for trails in OR
| Veneta | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.2 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
1.2%
conserved · 19 of 1,634 acres
3.0 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bolton Hill Sports Complex | — | 11 |
| 2. City Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Territorial Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC+
On state tests, Veneta’s schools trail 57% of Oregon districts
Its public schools are run by Fern Ridge SD 28J. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
43%of OR districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneta Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 340 | C |
| St. Thomas Becket Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 1–12 | Grades 1–12 | 52 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Veneta’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Veneta for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, Veneta has added 112 jobs, to 731 in 2023. Veneta’s average trip to work is 27 minutes, above both the Oregon town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes).
6%work in town
| Veneta | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.8% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Veneta6%
Eugene41%
Springfield9%
Portland3%
Salem3%
13 mi
median commute distance
731
jobs based in Veneta
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 49% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Veneta has mild winters and pleasant summers
Veneta has mild winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 35° and about 3 inches of snow falls in a winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–48°
Spring41–62°
Summer51–80°
Fall43–65°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade D−
Homes in Veneta are worth about $438K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Veneta home is worth about $438,000, up 0.9% in a year, 11% below the Oregon typical home. Veneta’s median rent is $1,590 a month.
$438KZillow home value
| Veneta | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,590 a month | $1,413 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 65% | 73% |
Typical home value
Veneta$438K
Oregon$493K
Market temperature
19
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
+0.9%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC+
Residents of Veneta are less healthy than 56% of U.S. towns
21% of adults report frequent mental distress in Veneta.
44%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Veneta | Oregon towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 73% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Oregon
1 better21 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Veneta | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| More smokers | 15.2% | 12% |
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
16.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
32nd
percentile among OR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Veneta, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Veneta since 1996.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 1996
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Veneta
18pages on Veneta
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Veneta
New Hope Christian College-EugeneUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Eugene9.9 mi$17,620 tuitionBushnell UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Eugene13.5 mi$35,800 tuitionUniversity of OregonUniversity or college · Public · Eugene13.7 mi$16,137 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Veneta residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oregon.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Veneta for work
Where Veneta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
731jobs based in Veneta
6%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Veneta
City in Oregon, United States
Veneta is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 4,561.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1962
- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 417 ft
- ZIP code
- 97487
- Area code
- 458, 541
Questions about Veneta
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Veneta, OR a good place to live?
Veneta grades D overall, better than 13% of U.S. towns and #100 of 142 in Oregon. It grades C+ for health and C+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Veneta, OR expensive?
Yes. That is 6.1 years of the area's median household income ($71,544 across the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.