Cost of Living in Crook County, Oregon
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Crook County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Crook County ranks #1,785 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 43%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Crook County, Oregon
Crook County: Better Than National Average
Crook County's rent-to-income ratio of 18.0% beats both Oregon's state average (19.4%) and national norms, while its median income of $81,675 exceeds the national median by 9%. This county represents strong affordability for above-average earners.
Crook County Ranks Among Oregon's Best
At 18.0%, Crook County's rent-to-income ratio is well below Oregon's 19.4% state average, placing it in the upper affordability tier. The central Oregon location offers better income-to-housing ratios than most Oregon counties.
Crook Delivers Central Oregon Value
Crook's 18.0% ratio beats Benton (21.4%), Curry (21.4%), and Clatsop (19.7%), while its $1,224 rent sits between Columbia ($1,221) and Clackamas ($1,693). The county offers strong affordability without sacrificing reasonable income or amenities.
Income Supports Reasonable Housing Costs
Renters allocate $1,224 monthly (18.0% of income) while homeowners spend $1,300, leaving households with over 82% of earnings for other needs. At $423,300, median home values are accessible for middle-income buyers.
Crook County: Central Oregon's Sweet Spot
Crook County suits professionals and families seeking outdoor recreation, reasonable housing costs, and above-average incomes—Bend's quieter neighbor with better affordability. The numbers work especially well for remote workers or those employed in central Oregon's growing sectors.
Cost of Living Advisory: Crook County
Affordability Verdict
Crook County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,224/month — about 18.0% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
At $1,224/month rent versus $1,300/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $76/month cheaper — a 6% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $48,960/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $55,714/year. With a median household income of $81,675, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 32.0% of renter households in Crook County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Tillamook County where rent averages $1,169/month, Crook County is approximately 5% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
18.0%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,906
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.1%
of gross income
The median home in Crook County may be a stretch
Median home value is $423,300. Estimated monthly cost: $3,379 vs. your max of $1,906.
Rent Affordability Guide
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