Hiking and Walking Trails
Cannon Beach is surrounded by many opportunities for hiking and walking. For starters, does a relaxing stroll along the beach in view of Haystack Rock sound appealing to you? People travel from all over the country to have a relaxing walk on the beach with the famed landmark. It’s a moment you would not want to leave out of your photo album!
Folks also enjoy walking and hiking at the nearby Ecola State Park where you can be immersed in nature. From the crisp, green leaves and tall trees to the serene wildlife and fantastic views, Ecola State Park should not be left off of your bucket list.
Play In The Tide Pools
If you have never searched through a tide pool before, you must try it and there is no better view and play then at Haystack Rock. Summer time is the best as the surf is calmer, the sun is out, and the tides are lower. Check the local tides and be sure to time it so you get there at low tide. As a kid, I always looked forward to searching the tide pools even being a local myself. If you have kids, they will love it.
Building Sand Castles
Yes, you read the subtitle correctly: Building Sand Castles. Cannon Beach offers a unique contest every June for building sand castles. Do you have what it takes to be the next award-winning sand castle construction worker? Sign up to show your skills! By the way, the contest is held on the beach near the infamous Haystack Rock. If not, feel free to build your own any time of the year. There simply isn’t enough that can be said about that picturesque landmark!
Cannon Beach Chocolate Cafe
Who said that I cannot add this impeccable chocolate cafe to my list of outdoor recreational activities? You can eat chocolate outside! All jokes aside, Cannon Beach truly makes the BEST chocolate I have ever tasted. Unless you are the .0001% of the population who does not enjoy chocolate, swing by this dainty cafe and purchase a sweet treat for your leisurely stroll on the beach. It’s the best!
Job Market Details
While Cannon Beach is largely a quiet retreat for families and retired citizens, it still carries some weight in the job market. Currently, the unemployment rate for Cannon Beach is 3.8%. The job market has not increased or decreased in the last year. (Remember, this is a community with a very low population.) However, the job growth for the next decade is expected to be 36.7%. This is a healthy outlook considering the expected job growth for the U.S. in the next ten years is 33.5%.
Job Industry
The highest paid job position in Cannon Beach is healthcare practitioner work which earns an average salary of $101,000 yearly.
Financial, business and management positions are the next highest paid careers in Cannon Beach with average salaries anywhere from $40,000 to $52,000 yearly.
Other career options in the community are fishing, forestry, education, retail, construction, food service, repair and maintenance and more.
Average and Median Household Incomes
The average yearly income for residents of Cannon Beach is $31,000.
The median household income for residents of Cannon Beach is $44,000.
Tax Rates
The tax rates for Cannon Beach are as follows:
How did the town come to be named Cannon Beach? In the year 1846, the USS Shark had a shipwreck just off the shoreline from current day Cannon Beach. The ship’s cannon washed ashore and became an identifier for the location. People started to refer to the area as “Cannon Beach”. After decades of this, the community officially adopted the name, “Cannon Beach” in 1922. To this day, the cannon is still hanging around at the Cannon Beach History Center.
Ironically, in 2008, two more cannons were discovered on the beach and are believed to have come from the USS Shark. However, the two cannons are still in research at Texas A&M University until verification is obtained on these origins.
The real estate market in Cannon Beach is more popular than ever. The more publicity it gets, the more interest people develop in this beautiful region of Oregon. If you’re considering a move to Cannon Beach, take a look at these real estate statistics. It will help you gain an idea on what’s out there before you make an investment.
The average cost for a single-family home in Cannon Beach is currently $582,000. This number encompasses not only the brick and mortar element of the house but the location and oceanic views as well. Over the last ten years, home appreciation has risen by 9.5.%. Again, this is likely attributed to the increase in publicity for the area.
Some other interesting facts:
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