Oregon Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 36 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,137/mo
Average Home Value
$357,142
Average Owner Cost
$1,198/mo
County cost atlas
Oregon housing costs by county
Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.
Counties
36
Avg rent
$1,137/mo
Owner cost
$1,198/mo
Avg score
27.0
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.
State Cost Summary
Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.
Housing Costs in Oregon: An Overview
The median rent in Oregon is $1,137 per month, which is 2% below the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.
Within Oregon, housing costs vary significantly by county. Washington County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,773 per month and a median home value of $558,500. Harney County has the lowest reported median rent at $675 per month and a median home value of $190,600.
The average home value across Oregon counties is $357,142, 27% higher than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $69,965, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.
Before comparing places in Oregon, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.
Distribution
Rent Distribution in Oregon
How median rents are spread across 36 counties
Highest Median Rent Counties
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All Oregon Counties
Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Cost Score | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Expensive$1,773/mo | $558,500 | $2,007/mo | 2.8 | 29.0% |
| Clackamas County | Expensive$1,693/mo | $577,900 | $1,972/mo | 3.3 | 33.0% |
| Deschutes County | Expensive$1,674/mo | $596,000 | $1,685/mo | 4.8 | 29.0% |
| Multnomah County | Expensive$1,582/mo | $528,000 | $2,012/mo | 3.9 | 31.0% |
| Hood River County | Moderate$1,381/mo | $571,200 | $1,385/mo | 10.6 | 29.0% |
| Yamhill County | Moderate$1,377/mo | $442,700 | $1,634/mo | 7.8 | 32.0% |
| Benton County | Moderate$1,359/mo | $481,700 | $1,484/mo | 9.5 | 38.0% |
| Marion County | Moderate$1,333/mo | $383,300 | $1,510/mo | 9.7 | 31.0% |
| Jackson County | Moderate$1,310/mo | $400,200 | $1,362/mo | 11.9 | 32.0% |
| Lane County | Moderate$1,287/mo | $395,800 | $1,391/mo | 11.9 | 32.0% |
| Linn County | Moderate$1,273/mo | $344,600 | $1,333/mo | 12.9 | 29.0% |
| Polk County | Moderate$1,270/mo | $419,500 | $1,592/mo | 9.9 | 30.0% |
| Crook County | Moderate$1,224/mo | $423,300 | $1,300/mo | 14.3 | 32.0% |
| Columbia County | Moderate$1,221/mo | $390,600 | $1,441/mo | 12.3 | 31.0% |
| Tillamook County | Moderate$1,169/mo | $408,600 | $1,211/mo | 17.4 | 26.0% |
| Josephine County | Moderate$1,157/mo | $383,100 | $1,135/mo | 19.4 | 33.0% |
| Curry County | Moderate$1,156/mo | $366,700 | $947/mo | 26.8 | 30.0% |
| Lincoln County | Moderate$1,150/mo | $387,700 | $1,087/mo | 21.3 | 31.0% |
| Clatsop County | Moderate$1,130/mo | $437,800 | $1,303/mo | 16.5 | 29.0% |
| Gilliam County | Moderate$1,084/mo | $158,400 | $646/mo | 49.6 | 25.0% |
| Douglas County | Affordable$995/mo | $283,200 | $883/mo | 35.9 | 29.0% |
| Coos County | Affordable$992/mo | $302,800 | $1,085/mo | 27.1 | 30.0% |
| Union County | Affordable$982/mo | $260,500 | $956/mo | 32.6 | 26.0% |
| Wasco County | Affordable$978/mo | $332,500 | $1,108/mo | 26.8 | 26.0% |
| Klamath County | Affordable$973/mo | $255,700 | $985/mo | 31.8 | 31.0% |
| Umatilla County | Affordable$962/mo | $256,100 | $1,111/mo | 27.8 | 26.0% |
| Jefferson County | Affordable$957/mo | $339,200 | $1,222/mo | 25.6 | 27.0% |
| Sherman County | Affordable$945/mo | $206,700 | $649/mo | 56.1 | 18.0% |
| Morrow County | Affordable$910/mo | $229,800 | $951/mo | 37.9 | 19.0% |
| Lake County | Affordable$861/mo | $219,400 | $742/mo | 56.0 | 22.0% |
| Wallowa County | Affordable$858/mo | $371,900 | $834/mo | 49.8 | 26.0% |
| Grant County | Affordable$840/mo | $225,100 | $735/mo | 58.8 | 20.0% |
| Malheur County | Affordable$819/mo | $221,300 | $860/mo | 52.0 | 27.0% |
| Baker County | Affordable$814/mo | $247,700 | $913/mo | 49.0 | 26.0% |
| Wheeler County | Affordable$782/mo | $259,000 | $856/mo | 57.0 | 21.0% |
| Harney County | Affordable$675/mo | $190,600 | $812/mo | 71.5 | 27.0% |
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