About Paisley
Paisley is a tiny community in southeastern Oregon, home to 247 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Paisley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 588 residents per square mile.
📰 Paisley News Today
- Paisley, in eastern Oregon’s Lake County, has plenty of old buildings waiting for a purpose. OregonLive.com · Dec 2
- Artifacts from Oregon cave example of oldest known sewn material - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Feb 12
- Big Loop Buckaroo Western Horseman Magazine · Feb 26
- Oldest known sewn hide identified in Ice Age Oregon cave suggests early clothing Archaeology News Online Magazine · Feb 8
- Destination Oregon: Celebrating 100 Years of Paisley's Original Schoolhouse Central Oregon Daily · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paisley Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paisley
- Paisley Perk — coffee shop (café)
- Pioneer Saloon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Paisley
- Paisley School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)247
Rank in state#212 of 240
Land area0.42 sq mi
Density588/sq mi
Coordinates42.6925, -120.5453