Cost of Living in Canby, OR

Population 18,103 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

138
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Canby a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $480,000.

Located 20 miles south of Portland, Canby falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Portland's $558,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 157
Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in Canby

The median home value in Canby is $479,500 — 57% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,442/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,268/year is 34% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 45.1°F. Overall, Canby has a cost of living index of 138 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$479,500
57% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$588,188
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,939/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.7x
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 69.5%
Renter-occupied 30.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,442
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,056/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
26.1 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.4%
Carpooled
7.5%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
12.2%

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
$100,268
34% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,328
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.3%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.3
Male median age 40
Female median age 43.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
45.1°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495357626975838377645448
Low °F 363739434852565652464036
Precip" 5.484.034.393.372.551.470.430.521.583.705.806.23

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
83.3%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
231
PM2.5 days
134
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
4,668
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Canby, OR?

Canby has a cost index of 138 (100 = national average). It is 38% above the national average.

What is average rent in Canby, OR?

The median gross rent in Canby is $1,442 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Canby?

The median home value in Canby is $479,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Canby?

The median household income in Canby is $100,268 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Canby, OR?

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

Is Canby, OR affordable?

Canby is above average in cost of living, with an index of 138 — about 38% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Canby?

Canby has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Canby at a Glance

Population
18,103
Median Income
$100,268
Home Value
$479,500
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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