Cost of Living in Damascus, OR

Population 10,888 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

203
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Damascus's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $637,000 for a typical home, 109% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $112,774 that put it in the upper third of the state. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Damascus sits roughly 5 miles south of Gresham — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 45% higher than Gresham's $440,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 209
Rent 194

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

About the Cost of Living in Damascus

The median home value in Damascus is $637,100 — 109% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,554/month, 94% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,774/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 63.5°F and lows of 45.9°F. Overall, Damascus has a cost of living index of 203 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 103% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$637,100
109% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$657,194
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,554/mo
94% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,999/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.8x
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 92.2%
Renter-occupied 7.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,554
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,168/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
31.1 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.1%
Carpooled
12.2%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
14.2%

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
$112,774
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,346
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
39% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.8%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.3
Male median age 43.8
Female median age 44.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
45.9°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475157626974828276645346
Low °F 373840434953575752464237
Precip" 5.013.714.413.582.912.110.550.631.754.025.836.15

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Damascus, OR?

Damascus has a cost index of 203 (100 = national average). It is 103% above the national average.

What is average rent in Damascus, OR?

The median gross rent in Damascus is $2,554 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Damascus?

The median home value in Damascus is $637,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Damascus?

The median household income in Damascus is $112,774 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Damascus, OR?

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

Is Damascus, OR affordable?

Damascus is above average in cost of living, with an index of 203 — about 103% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Damascus?

Damascus has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 45.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Damascus at a Glance

Population
10,888
Median Income
$112,774
Home Value
$637,100
Median Rent
$2,554/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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