Best Neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater, OR

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 7,1372026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater, OR — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Milton-Freewater is Green Meadows CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Milton-Freewater has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Bull Mountain CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Falcon Heights CDP with a median home value of $157,300.

Milton-Freewater has a population of 7,137, a median household income of $46,372, an unemployment rate of 7.7%, and a poverty rate of 11.8%. The median home value citywide is $186,200, which is 34% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Green Meadows CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$256,300

Crime: 12.5

Umapine CDP

94/100

Kurby Score

$345,000

Crime: 11.7

Falcon Heights CDP

93/100

Kurby Score

$157,300

Crime: 8.6

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Green Meadows CDP	95	$256,300	—	12.5 per 1K	1.3%	0.0%
	Umapine CDP	94	$345,000	—	11.7 per 1K	2.6%	0.0%
	Falcon Heights CDP	93	$157,300	—	8.6 per 1K	5.1%	0.0%
4	Dexter CDP	92	$218,800	—	6.6 per 1K	33.9%	0.0%
5	Odell CDP	91	$299,600	—	2.3 per 1K	4.8%	4.8%
6	Warren CDP	90	$395,900	—	4.4 per 1K	2.9%	3.3%
7	Glasgow CDP	90	$352,200	—	7.6 per 1K	43.9%	0.0%
8	Juniper Canyon CDP	89	$347,700	—	2.5 per 1K	3.5%	0.0%
9	Pleasant Valley CDP	89	$437,000	—	13.8 per 1K	0.0%	8.7%
10	Neotsu CDP	88	$464,000	—	12.8 per 1K	2.4%	0.0%
11	Prineville Lake Acres CDP	87	$292,500	—	5.5 per 1K	6.9%	1.8%
12	San Marine CDP	87	N/A	—	13.3 per 1K	10.2%	5.9%
13	Keno CDP	86	$302,400	—	3.7 per 1K	11.6%	3.9%
14	Barview CDP	86	$194,100	—	4.1 per 1K	2.8%	10.2%
15	Roseburg North CDP	85	$186,500	—	1.6 per 1K	13.9%	8.1%
16	Williams CDP	85	$376,000	—	6.0 per 1K	7.8%	0.0%
17	Knappa CDP	84	$417,900	—	7.4 per 1K	7.7%	2.1%
18	Saunders Lake CDP	83	$365,500	—	4.0 per 1K	7.2%	0.0%
19	Mehama CDP	83	$278,800	—	13.1 per 1K	20.8%	3.4%
20	Bayside Gardens CDP	83	$400,700	—	7.1 per 1K	4.4%	0.0%
21	Bull Mountain CDP	83	$630,200	—	0.8 per 1K	5.0%	2.1%
22	Tri-City CDP	82	$224,000	—	1.8 per 1K	9.8%	13.7%
23	Lacomb CDP	82	N/A	—	10.2 per 1K	16.2%	11.1%
24	Melrose CDP	82	$489,600	—	8.8 per 1K	13.3%	2.5%
25	Boring CDP	82	$604,600	—	3.5 per 1K	2.4%	7.4%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Bull Mountain CDP
0.8 per 1K
2
Roseburg North CDP
1.6 per 1K
3
Tri-City CDP
1.8 per 1K
4
Odell CDP
2.3 per 1K
5
Juniper Canyon CDP
2.5 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Falcon Heights CDP
$157,300
2
Roseburg North CDP
$186,500
3
Barview CDP
$194,100
4
Dexter CDP
$218,800
5
Tri-City CDP
$224,000

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Bull Mountain CDP
$150,739
2
Green Meadows CDP
$145,286
3
Boring CDP
$111,842
4
Neotsu CDP
$97,929
5
Warren CDP
$95,708

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Bull Mountain CDP
AQI 39

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater?

The top neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater based on the Kurby Score are: Green Meadows CDP, Umapine CDP, Falcon Heights CDP, Dexter CDP, Odell CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Milton-Freewater?

The safest neighborhood in Milton-Freewater is Bull Mountain CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Milton-Freewater?

The most affordable neighborhood in Milton-Freewater is Falcon Heights CDP with a median home value of $157,300. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Milton-Freewater?

The unemployment rate in Milton-Freewater, OR is 7.7%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 11.8% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Milton-Freewater?

The median household income in Milton-Freewater, OR is $46,372. The national median is $74,580.

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