Cost of Living in Cedar Mill, OR
Population 19,482 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Cedar Mill sits 175% above the national median — $839,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $167,037 (124% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 7.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Cedar Mill sits roughly 7 miles east of Hillsboro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 74% higher than Hillsboro's $483,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cedar Mill
The median home value in Cedar Mill is $839,200 — 175% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,780/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $167,037/year is 124% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.7%, above 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 Mill has a cost of living index of 219 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 119% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Low °F | 34 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip" | 5.27 | 3.97 | 3.70 | 2.57 | 2.02 | 1.31 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 1.38 | 3.37 | 5.44 | 6.05 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cedar Mill, OR?
Cedar Mill has a cost index of 219 (100 = national average). It is 119% above the national average.
What is average rent in Cedar Mill, OR?
The median gross rent in Cedar Mill is $1,780 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cedar Mill?
The median home value in Cedar Mill is $839,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Cedar Mill?
The median household income in Cedar Mill is $167,037 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cedar Mill, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cedar Mill is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Cedar Mill, OR affordable?
Cedar Mill is above average in cost of living, with an index of 219 — about 119% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Cedar Mill?
Cedar Mill 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 Mill at a Glance
- Population
- 19,482
- Median Income
- $167,037
- Home Value
- $839,200
- Median Rent
- $1,780/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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