Gearhart

The charm is only compounded by the views surrounding Gearhart.
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Welcome to Gearhart

A Haven for Those Allured by Calm
 
Gearhart is a classic coastal town Gearhart is a classic coastal town — no traffic lights, meandering streets, and shaded by beautiful greenery— no traffic lights, meandering streets, and shaded by beautiful greenery.
 
The charm is only compounded by the views surrounding Gearhart, making it one of the most well-known yet secluded resort towns on the coast. 
 

Fun Facts about Gearhart:

  • Population: 1,645 as of 2019
  • Founded in 1918
  • Home to the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi, Gearhart Golf Links
  • Nearly 95% of Oregon’s razor clams are located on nearby beaches (Travel Oregon)

Get to Gearhart!

Peace and Quiet

Gearhart is well known for its sleepy beach town feel. The wide streets are frequently pedaled through vs driven through. The beaches are nestled between more popular vacation destinations. Gearhart is truly the pearl of the coast.
 

Activities Abound

Not only is Gearhart home to the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi, but they also offer other sporting opportunities like public tennis courts and fat tire bike trails. The miles of pristine public coast are chock full of Razor clams. 
 

Calm Community

With only a few locations around the town’s main street, you get fewer large groups coming to Gearhart to have a party. Instead, you find most residents and visitors come to Gearhart for the same reason as you would — rest, relaxation, and recharging.

Overview for Gearhart, OR

1,955 people live in Gearhart, where the median age is 47.5 and the average individual income is $43,840. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,955

Total Population

47.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,840

Average individual Income

Around Gearhart, OR

There's plenty to do around Gearhart, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

30
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Burly And The Bean Coffee Roasters, Hamilton Market, and Chez.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.24 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.43 miles 7 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.41 miles 37 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.51 miles 492 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 2.55 miles 156 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 2.51 miles 32 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gearhart, OR

Gearhart has 724 households, with an average household size of 2.7. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gearhart do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,955 people call Gearhart home. The population density is 1,057.74 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,955

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

47.5

Median Age

48.8 / 51.2%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
724

Total Households

2.7

Average Household Size

$43,840

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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