Oregon Coast, OR relocation guide
Moving to Yachats, OR
$557,500Median home value
Lincoln CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Yachats
A small coastal town on the central Oregon coast, often called the Gem of the Oregon Coast, where the Yachats River meets the Pacific. The compact downtown has galleries, cafes, and inns, while basalt headlands and tide pools ring the town. It draws artists and nature lovers who want dramatic coastline without the crowds of Newport or Cannon Beach.
Home prices in Yachats
The median home value in Yachats is $557,500.
Top places in Yachats
- Yachats State Recreation Area — basalt headlands and tide pools in town
- The 804 Trail — the oceanfront walking path through town
- Cape Perpetua Scenic Area — headlands, tide pools, and the visitor center, 5 minutes south
- Thor's Well and Spouting Horn — the famous wave features at Cook's Chasm
- Heceta Head Lighthouse — the iconic light, 20 minutes south
Commuting from Yachats
- Newport is about 25 minutes north via US-101.
- Eugene is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes east via OR-34/OR-20.
- No commuter rail or nearby commercial airport; US-101 is the only through route.
Yachats FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Yachats, OR?
The median home value in Yachats is $557,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Yachats, OR?
Newport is about 25 minutes north via US-101.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.