Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Cape Meares, OR
$638,500Median home value
Tillamook CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Cape Meares
Cape Meares is a tiny coastal community on its namesake headland on the north Oregon coast. A few hundred residents live among Sitka spruce with ocean views, near the Cape Meares lighthouse and the Octopus Tree. It's a quiet, weather-watching retreat about 15 minutes from Tillamook.
Home prices in Cape Meares
The median home value in Cape Meares is $638,500.
Top places in Cape Meares
- Cape Meares Lighthouse — 1890 lighthouse and viewpoints.
- Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint — the Octopus Tree and ocean overlooks.
- Cape Meares Lake — small lake for kayaking.
- Tillamook — cheese factory, dining, and services ~15 min east.
- Oceanside — nearby beach town with Tunnel Beach.
Commuting from Cape Meares
- Portland International Airport, ~2 hr via US-26.
- US-101 is the main highway; no commuter rail.
- Most residents are remote workers; Tillamook is the job center.
Cape Meares FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cape Meares, OR?
The median home value in Cape Meares is $638,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Cape Meares, OR?
Portland International Airport, ~2 hr via US-26.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.