Cost of Living in Oregon, OH

Population 19,821 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Oregon offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $191,000 — costs less than 2.3 times median household income of $82,467, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Oregon sits roughly 7 miles east of Toledo. Median home values run roughly 79% higher than Toledo's $107,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 63

Rent 67

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Oregon

The median home value in Oregon is $191,300 — 37% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $874/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,467/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 60.2°F and lows of 42.6°F. Overall, Oregon has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$191,300

37% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$219,188

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$874/mo

33% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,624/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.2x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.6%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$686

1 BR

$748

2 BR

$929

3 BR

$1,199

4 BR

$1,374

Owner-occupied 75.2%

Renter-occupied 24.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$874

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,488/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

21.0 min

22% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

83.2%

Carpooled

10.2%

Public transit

0.2%

Walked

1.2%

Work from home

4.5%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 3.8%

Total Sales Tax 7.2%

State rate 5.8%

Avg local rate 1.4%

Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$82,467

11% above avg

Per Capita Income

$41,076

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

25% below avg

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Labor Force Participation

65.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.5%

Graduate degree 7.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.3

Male median age 45.6

Female median age 42.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

60.2°F

Avg Low

42.6°F

Annual Precip

32.4"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	36	47	60	71	81	85	82	76	64	50	38
Low °F	20	22	29	40	51	61	65	63	55	45	34	26
Precip"	1.79	1.75	2.31	3.26	3.50	3.24	3.24	3.49	3.06	2.36	2.27	2.09

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good

59.5%

Good air days/yr

190

Max AQI recorded

203

PM2.5 days

162

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91%

4-Year Graduation Rate

16.3:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,522

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Oregon, OH?

Oregon has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Oregon, OH?

The median gross rent in Oregon is $874 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Oregon?

The median home value in Oregon is $191,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Oregon?

The median household income in Oregon is $82,467 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Oregon, OH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Oregon is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.

Is Oregon, OH affordable?

Yes, Oregon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Oregon?

Oregon has average high temperatures of 60.2°F and average lows of 42.6°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Oregon at a Glance

Population: 19,821
Median Income: $82,467
Home Value: $191,300
Median Rent: $874/mo
Unemployment: 3.6%
Avg High Temp: 60.2°F
Sales Tax: 7.2%

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