Cost of Living in Cedar Mill, OR

Population 19,482 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

219
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 275
Rent 135

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

Median Home Value
$839,200
175% above avg
Median Rent
$1,780/mo
35% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
39.3x
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 77.2%
Renter-occupied 22.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,780
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,394/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
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
33.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.5%
Carpooled
2.6%
Public transit
2.8%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
33.7%

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
$167,037
124% above avg
Per Capita Income
$75,807
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
60% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 40.9%
Graduate degree 29.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 37.6

🌤 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 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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