Cost of Living in Aloha, OR

Population 53,362 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

148
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Aloha cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $466,000, rents near $1,839 a month.

Located <5 miles southeast of Hillsboro, Aloha falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Hillsboro's $483,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 153
Rent 140

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

About the Cost of Living in Aloha

The median home value in Aloha is $465,500 — 53% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,839/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,754/year is 30% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Aloha has a cost of living index of 148 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$465,500
53% above avg
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
40% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$903
1 BR
$1,003
2 BR
$1,252
3 BR
$1,754
4 BR
$2,023
Owner-occupied 67.2%
Renter-occupied 32.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,839
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,453/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
26.8 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.3%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
2.8%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
19.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.9%
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$96,754
30% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,316
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.5%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 35.9
Female median age 37.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
41.5°F
Annual Precip
35.9"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616974828276645346
Low °F 343437394549525248413733
Precip" 5.273.973.702.572.021.310.370.481.383.375.446.05

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
73.7%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
142
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Aloha, OR?

Aloha has a cost index of 148 (100 = national average). It is 48% above the national average.

What is average rent in Aloha, OR?

The median gross rent in Aloha is $1,839 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Aloha?

The median home value in Aloha is $465,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Aloha?

The median household income in Aloha is $96,754 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Aloha, OR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aloha is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.

Is Aloha, OR affordable?

Aloha is above average in cost of living, with an index of 148 — about 48% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Aloha?

Aloha has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Aloha at a Glance

Population
53,362
Median Income
$96,754
Home Value
$465,500
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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