Cost of Living in Clatsop County, Oregon
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Clatsop County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Clatsop County ranks #2,730 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 13%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Clatsop County, Oregon
Clatsop County: Slightly Above National Average
Clatsop County's rent-to-income ratio of 19.7% sits just barely above Oregon's state average (19.4%) and matches national affordability trends closely. With median income of $68,705 (8% below national average), residents are paying proportional housing costs.
Clatsop Sits Right at Oregon's Affordability Middle
At 19.7%, Clatsop County's rent-to-income ratio is virtually identical to Oregon's state average, making it a median-affordability county. Its $1,130 median rent is just $7 below the state average, reflecting typical Oregon housing market pressures.
Coastal County Priced Below Urban Neighbors
Clatsop's $1,130 rent is lower than Benton ($1,359), Columbia ($1,221), and Clackamas ($1,693), offering coastal living at a discount. Yet homes here average $437,800—higher than inland Baker ($247,700) and Coos ($302,800) counties.
Balanced Between Rent and Ownership Costs
Renters in Clatsop spend $1,130 monthly (19.7% of income), while homeowners pay $1,303, both moderate for Oregon standards. The $437,800 median home value offers a middle ground between rural and suburban Oregon markets.
Clatsop for Balanced Coastal Living
Clatsop County suits those seeking a small-town coastal lifestyle without extreme affordability pressures—it's affordable compared to Portland suburbs but pricier than inland rural counties. If beach access and community feel matter as much as housing costs, Clatsop delivers solid value.
Cost of Living Advisory: Clatsop County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Clatsop County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,130/month in gross rent, with 29.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Clatsop County pay $1,130/month on average, compared to $1,303/month for homeowners. This market favors renters by about 13%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $45,200/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $55,843/year. With a median household income of $68,705, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Clatsop County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Clatsop County sits 7% less expensive than Columbia County ($1,221/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
19.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,603
per month
Owner Cost Burden
22.8%
of gross income
The median home in Clatsop County may be a stretch
Median home value is $437,800. Estimated monthly cost: $3,495 vs. your max of $1,603.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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