Cost of Living in Coquille, OR

Population 4,019 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Coquille is a smaller Oregon community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $49,276 and housing costs ($249,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. A poverty rate near 20% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Located 80 miles southwest of Eugene, Coquille is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Eugene's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 84

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

About the Cost of Living in Coquille

The median home value in Coquille is $249,200 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,101/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,276/year is 34% lower 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 58.9°F and lows of 42.1°F. Overall, Coquille has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$249,200
18% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$61,202
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.9x
Favors buying
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 69.3%
Renter-occupied 30.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,101
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,715/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
22.6 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.2%
Carpooled
8.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
4.4%
Work from home
12.7%

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
$49,276
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,382
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.5%
Graduate degree 9.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.9
Male median age 42.9
Female median age 42.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
42.1°F
Annual Precip
65.3"
30° 40° 50° 60° 70° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 525456576062646666635651
Low °F 363738394447515047423936
Precip" 10.718.508.455.502.872.450.510.461.774.238.9910.90

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,268
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coquille, OR?

Coquille has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Coquille, OR?

The median gross rent in Coquille is $1,101 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coquille?

The median home value in Coquille is $249,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coquille?

The median household income in Coquille is $49,276 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coquille, OR?

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

Is Coquille, OR affordable?

Yes, Coquille is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Coquille?

Coquille has average high temperatures of 58.9°F and average lows of 42.1°F. Annual precipitation is 65.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Coquille at a Glance

Population
4,019
Median Income
$49,276
Home Value
$249,200
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
58.9°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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