Oregon Coast, OR relocation guide
Moving to Dunes City, OR
$538,100Median home value
Lane CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Dunes City
Dunes City is a small city in Lane County on the central Oregon coast, wrapped around Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes near the Oregon Dunes. Homes are mostly lake and forest cabins, manufactured homes, and a few newer builds tucked in the shore pines. It is a quiet, affordable coastal base between Florence and Reedsport.
Home prices in Dunes City
The median home value in Dunes City is $538,100.
Top places in Dunes City
- Siltcoos Lake — the large coastal lake for boating and fishing.
- Tahkenitch Lake — the quieter lake south of town.
- Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area — ATV and hiking dunes minutes south.
- Heceta Head Lighthouse — the iconic lighthouse about 20 minutes north.
- Florence — the Old Town waterfront and Sea Lion Caves, ~15 minutes north.
Commuting from Dunes City
- Florence is ~15 minutes north via US-101.
- Eugene is about 1 hour 15 minutes east.
- No transit; driving is the only option.
Dunes City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dunes City, OR?
The median home value in Dunes City is $538,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Dunes City, OR?
Florence is ~15 minutes north via US-101.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.