Cost of Living in Cedar Hills, OR

Population 8,515 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

163
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Cedar Hills sits 96% above the national median — $599,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $106,919 (43% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Cedar Hills sits roughly 6 miles east of Hillsboro. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than Hillsboro's $483,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 196
Rent 113

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

About the Cost of Living in Cedar Hills

The median home value in Cedar Hills is $599,300 — 96% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,482/month, 13% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,919/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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, Cedar Hills has a cost of living index of 163 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 63% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$599,300
96% above avg
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
13% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
33.7x
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 66.7%
Renter-occupied 33.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,482
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,096/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
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.0%
Carpooled
3.3%
Public transit
4.8%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
22.3%

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
$106,919
43% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,255
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.4%
Graduate degree 25.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 39.6
Female median age 38.2

🌤 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 Cedar Hills, OR?

Cedar Hills has a cost index of 163 (100 = national average). It is 63% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cedar Hills, OR?

The median gross rent in Cedar Hills is $1,482 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cedar Hills?

The median home value in Cedar Hills is $599,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cedar Hills?

The median household income in Cedar Hills is $106,919 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cedar Hills, OR?

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

Is Cedar Hills, OR affordable?

Cedar Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 163 — about 63% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Cedar Hills?

Cedar Hills 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.

Cedar Hills at a Glance

Population
8,515
Median Income
$106,919
Home Value
$599,300
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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