Cost of Living in Deschutes River Woods, OR

Population 5,755 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

150
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Deschutes River Woods sits on the smaller end of the Oregon city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 5 miles southwest of Bend, Deschutes River Woods falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Bend's $647,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 166
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Deschutes River Woods

The median home value in Deschutes River Woods is $506,200 — 66% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,645/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,371/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, 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 63.6°F and lows of 34.1°F. Overall, Deschutes River Woods has a cost of living index of 150 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$506,200
66% above avg
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
25% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.6x
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 78.1%
Renter-occupied 21.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,645
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,259/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
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.6%
Carpooled
12.8%
Public transit
1.9%
Walked
3.6%
Bicycle
1.6%
Work from home
11.4%

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
$82,371
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,474
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
6% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%
Graduate degree 8.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.1
Male median age 44.8
Female median age 41

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.6°F
Avg Low
34.1°F
Annual Precip
8.5"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 444855606977888779655142
Low °F 252528313843494741332823
Precip" 0.980.660.580.711.200.640.400.460.370.680.810.97

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 28 — Good
74.8%
Good air days/yr
413
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Deschutes River Woods, OR?

Deschutes River Woods has a cost index of 150 (100 = national average). It is 50% above the national average.

What is average rent in Deschutes River Woods, OR?

The median gross rent in Deschutes River Woods is $1,645 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Deschutes River Woods?

The median home value in Deschutes River Woods is $506,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Deschutes River Woods?

The median household income in Deschutes River Woods is $82,371 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Deschutes River Woods, OR?

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

Is Deschutes River Woods, OR affordable?

Deschutes River Woods is above average in cost of living, with an index of 150 — about 50% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Deschutes River Woods?

Deschutes River Woods has average high temperatures of 63.6°F and average lows of 34.1°F. Annual precipitation is 8.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Deschutes River Woods at a Glance

Population
5,755
Median Income
$82,371
Home Value
$506,200
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
63.6°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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