Oregon Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 36 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,191/mo
Average Home Value
$386,692
Average Owner Cost
$1,215/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
$1,191/mo
Owner cost
$1,215/mo
Avg score
27.3
Higher means lower cost pressure
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 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 unweighted mean of county median rents in Oregon is $1,191 per month, which is 16% below the national ACS median of $1,413. This gives every county equal weight and is not an official statewide median.
Within Oregon, housing costs vary significantly by county. Washington County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,849 per month and a median home value of $588,000. Harney County has the lowest reported median rent at $684 per month and a median home value of $242,100.
The unweighted mean of county median home values in Oregon is $386,692, 16% higher than the national ACS median of $332,700. The unweighted mean of county median household incomes is $72,324; neither figure is a household-weighted statewide estimate.
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
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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 | Over $1,500$1,849/mo | $588,000 | $2,037/mo | 2.8 | 29.7% |
| Deschutes County | Over $1,500$1,787/mo | $650,900 | $1,749/mo | 4.4 | 30.1% |
| Clackamas County | Over $1,500$1,758/mo | $611,000 | $2,008/mo | 3.5 | 31.9% |
| Multnomah County | Over $1,500$1,646/mo | $552,700 | $2,077/mo | 3.9 | 31.6% |
| Yamhill County | $1,000–$1,500$1,480/mo | $471,700 | $1,662/mo | 7.7 | 33.1% |
| Hood River County | $1,000–$1,500$1,417/mo | $660,000 | $1,481/mo | 10.0 | 29.8% |
| Marion County | $1,000–$1,500$1,414/mo | $416,400 | $1,530/mo | 9.4 | 31.9% |
| Benton County | $1,000–$1,500$1,410/mo | $513,000 | $1,490/mo | 9.9 | 39.3% |
| Columbia County | $1,000–$1,500$1,373/mo | $421,600 | $1,463/mo | 10.8 | 32.1% |
| Jackson County | $1,000–$1,500$1,358/mo | $430,200 | $1,416/mo | 11.8 | 32.8% |
| Lane County | $1,000–$1,500$1,355/mo | $430,600 | $1,405/mo | 12.1 | 32.9% |
| Linn County | $1,000–$1,500$1,320/mo | $376,400 | $1,370/mo | 13.1 | 32.0% |
| Polk County | $1,000–$1,500$1,299/mo | $454,700 | $1,582/mo | 11.0 | 30.7% |
| Crook County | $1,000–$1,500$1,283/mo | $467,000 | $1,308/mo | 14.9 | 32.1% |
| Tillamook County | $1,000–$1,500$1,246/mo | $430,200 | $1,251/mo | 16.6 | 27.3% |
| Curry County | $1,000–$1,500$1,241/mo | $381,300 | $872/mo | 31.9 | 28.4% |
| Lincoln County | $1,000–$1,500$1,201/mo | $410,800 | $1,138/mo | 20.3 | 30.5% |
| Josephine County | $1,000–$1,500$1,194/mo | $404,300 | $1,106/mo | 21.6 | 32.8% |
| Clatsop County | $1,000–$1,500$1,180/mo | $468,300 | $1,346/mo | 16.3 | 30.4% |
| Gilliam County | $1,000–$1,500$1,125/mo | $189,300 | $671/mo | 49.0 | 24.8% |
| Douglas County | $1,000–$1,500$1,055/mo | $310,300 | $915/mo | 34.4 | 30.6% |
| Coos County | $1,000–$1,500$1,042/mo | $337,800 | $1,098/mo | 27.0 | 30.9% |
| Sherman County | $1,000–$1,500$1,032/mo | $211,800 | $706/mo | 50.3 | 20.2% |
| Wasco County | $1,000–$1,500$1,008/mo | $367,400 | $1,059/mo | 30.0 | 28.3% |
| Umatilla County | Under $1,000$997/mo | $282,600 | $1,125/mo | 28.1 | 26.5% |
| Morrow County | Under $1,000$995/mo | $240,400 | $884/mo | 39.3 | 23.4% |
| Klamath County | Under $1,000$991/mo | $280,400 | $967/mo | 34.8 | 33.4% |
| Union County | Under $1,000$982/mo | $294,600 | $932/mo | 37.1 | 27.3% |
| Wallowa County | Under $1,000$981/mo | $394,800 | $905/mo | 38.6 | 27.5% |
| Jefferson County | Under $1,000$941/mo | $374,200 | $1,248/mo | 28.4 | 26.1% |
| Lake County | Under $1,000$878/mo | $219,500 | $726/mo | 59.3 | 31.0% |
| Wheeler County | Under $1,000$870/mo | $272,400 | $908/mo | 47.2 | 29.0% |
| Baker County | Under $1,000$865/mo | $285,600 | $914/mo | 47.3 | 24.5% |
| Malheur County | Under $1,000$821/mo | $248,900 | $914/mo | 52.3 | 26.3% |
| Grant County | Under $1,000$789/mo | $229,700 | $664/mo | 73.9 | 21.9% |
| Harney County | Under $1,000$684/mo | $242,100 | $818/mo | 72.3 | 27.6% |
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