Cost of Living in Dundee, OR

Population 3,215 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

142
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Dundee a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $482,000.

Located 20 miles south of Hillsboro, Dundee falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Hillsboro's $483,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 158
Rent 118

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

About the Cost of Living in Dundee

The median home value in Dundee is $482,300 — 58% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,545/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,208/year is 34% 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 63.5°F and lows of 42.2°F. Overall, Dundee has a cost of living index of 142 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$482,300
58% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$222,593
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,545/mo
18% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.0x
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 90.2%
Renter-occupied 9.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,545
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,159/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
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.9%
Carpooled
8.1%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
14.9%

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
$100,208
34% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,575
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
6% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.4%
Graduate degree 15.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 40
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
42.2°F
Annual Precip
37.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616874838377645347
Low °F 353537404448525248423834
Precip" 5.514.084.172.991.991.320.250.361.303.485.746.45

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dundee, OR?

Dundee has a cost index of 142 (100 = national average). It is 42% above the national average.

What is average rent in Dundee, OR?

The median gross rent in Dundee is $1,545 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dundee?

The median home value in Dundee is $482,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dundee?

The median household income in Dundee is $100,208 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dundee, OR?

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

Is Dundee, OR affordable?

Dundee is above average in cost of living, with an index of 142 — about 42% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Dundee?

Dundee has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 42.2°F. Annual precipitation is 37.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Dundee at a Glance

Population
3,215
Median Income
$100,208
Home Value
$482,300
Median Rent
$1,545/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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