Cost of Living in Beaverton, OR

Population 97,502 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

159
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Beaverton's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $94,279 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Located 7 miles east of Hillsboro, Beaverton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Hillsboro's $483,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 178
Rent 131

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

About the Cost of Living in Beaverton

The median home value in Beaverton is $543,100 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,727/month, 31% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,279/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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, Beaverton has a cost of living index of 159 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$543,100
78% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$524,932
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
31% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,809/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.2x
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 49.8%
Renter-occupied 50.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,727
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,341/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
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.2%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
5.3%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
21.9%

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
$94,279
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,659
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.8%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.6
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 38.9

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
55
Public schools
41,291
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Beaverton, OR?

Beaverton has a cost index of 159 (100 = national average). It is 59% above the national average.

What is average rent in Beaverton, OR?

The median gross rent in Beaverton is $1,727 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Beaverton?

The median home value in Beaverton is $543,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Beaverton?

The median household income in Beaverton is $94,279 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Beaverton, OR?

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

Is Beaverton, OR affordable?

Beaverton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 159 — about 59% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Beaverton?

Beaverton 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.

Beaverton at a Glance

Population
97,502
Median Income
$94,279
Home Value
$543,100
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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