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 Bull Mountain CDP with a Kurby Score of 83/100. Milton-Freewater has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Aloha CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 97% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Altamont CDP with a median home value of $203,600.

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

West Slope CDP

69/100

Kurby Score

$658,200

Crime: 1.1

Raleigh Hills CDP

70/100

Kurby Score

$809,100

Crime: 1.0

Hayesville CDP

77/100

Kurby Score

$307,400

Crime: 0.3

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
	West Slope CDP	69	$658,200	—	1.1 per 1K	10.3%	3.2%
	Raleigh Hills CDP	70	$809,100	—	1.0 per 1K	5.3%	4.4%
	Hayesville CDP	77	$307,400	—	0.3 per 1K	18.6%	5.8%
4	Oatfield CDP	79	$489,000	—	0.5 per 1K	9.6%	4.5%
5	Bull Mountain CDP	83	$630,200	—	0.8 per 1K	5.0%	2.1%
6	Jennings Lodge CDP	66	$412,300	—	0.9 per 1K	14.8%	5.8%
7	Altamont CDP	77	$203,600	—	0.3 per 1K	19.7%	9.2%
8	Bethany CDP	81	$669,200	—	0.2 per 1K	4.0%	5.6%
9	Oak Grove CDP	78	$452,200	—	0.4 per 1K	9.1%	8.0%
10	Garden Home-Whitford CDP	72	$577,000	—	1.0 per 1K	6.0%	6.3%
11	West Haven-Sylvan CDP	67	$689,300	—	0.8 per 1K	5.3%	3.9%
12	Four Corners CDP	79	$280,200	—	0.4 per 1K	13.2%	5.0%
13	White City CDP	76	$244,900	—	0.6 per 1K	28.1%	5.2%
14	Cedar Hills CDP	80	$555,600	—	0.8 per 1K	3.3%	4.5%
15	Aloha CDP	81	$436,500	—	0.1 per 1K	9.6%	5.1%
16	Lincoln Beach CDP	80	$363,800	0/100	2.5 per 1K	7.2%	3.6%
17	Oak Hills CDP	80	$608,800	—	0.6 per 1K	7.2%	3.2%
18	River Road CDP	73	$333,100	—	0.8 per 1K	14.6%	7.0%
19	Damascus CDP	80	$613,600	—	0.7 per 1K	3.2%	2.8%
20	Green CDP	80	$218,700	—	0.9 per 1K	9.7%	3.8%
21	Cedar Mill CDP	79	$815,200	—	0.4 per 1K	6.7%	6.8%
22	Rockcreek CDP	79	$574,500	—	0.7 per 1K	5.6%	4.4%
23	Santa Clara CDP	80	$344,400	—	0.6 per 1K	10.8%	4.8%
24	Orient CDP	71	$989,600	—	13.8 per 1K	3.3%	0.0%
25	Saunders Lake CDP	83	$365,500	—	4.0 per 1K	7.2%	0.0%

Rankings by Category

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

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Aloha CDP
0.1 per 1K
2
Bethany CDP
0.2 per 1K
3
Hayesville CDP
0.3 per 1K
4
Altamont CDP
0.3 per 1K
5
Oak Grove CDP
0.4 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Altamont CDP
$203,600
2
Green CDP
$218,700
3
White City CDP
$244,900
4
Four Corners CDP
$280,200
5
Hayesville CDP
$307,400

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Cedar Mill CDP
$165,184
2
Bethany CDP
$156,512
3
Bull Mountain CDP
$150,739
4
Orient CDP
$135,486
5
Oak Hills CDP
$122,206

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

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 greenest neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater?

The greenest neighborhoods in Milton-Freewater by air quality are: West Slope CDP, Raleigh Hills CDP, Hayesville CDP, Oatfield CDP, Bull Mountain CDP. Rankings are based on EPA Air Quality Index data.

Which neighborhood in Milton-Freewater has the best air quality?

West Slope CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 12. The national average AQI is 42. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.

What is the air quality like in Milton-Freewater?

Milton-Freewater has an average AQI of 39. The national average is 42. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" by the EPA.

How are green neighborhoods ranked?

Neighborhoods are ranked primarily by EPA Air Quality Index (lower is better). We also consider walkability, safety, and affordability. A dedicated greenery/tree canopy score will be added when data becomes available.

Which green neighborhood in Milton-Freewater has the lowest poverty rate?

Damascus CDP has the lowest poverty rate at 3.2% (national average: 12.4%).

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