Higher income, lower poverty, pricier housing: How Oregon and Washington compare nationally on new Census reportBy Kyra Buckley (OPB)Jan. 29, 2026 5 a.m.The American Community Survey shows income and rental prices are higher in Washington than in Oregon, or in the U.S., on average. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up