Cost of Living in Eagle Point, OR

Population 9,783 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

119
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eagle Point 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. At 13.9%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 110 miles south of Eugene, Eagle Point is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Eugene's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 129
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in Eagle Point

The median home value in Eagle Point is $393,400 — 29% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,371/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,187/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.9%, 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 68.2°F and lows of 43.6°F, with about 3.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Eagle Point has a cost of living index of 119 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$393,400
29% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$465,305
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.9x
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 74.5%
Renter-occupied 25.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,371
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,985/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
23.3 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
91.3%
Carpooled
1.6%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$89,187
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,439
Unemployment Rate
13.9%
190% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.1%
Graduate degree 7.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 34.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.2°F
Avg Low
43.6°F
Annual Precip
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485459657482929184705446
Low °F 333437414752595851423633
Precip" 2.721.961.811.511.340.680.240.330.481.222.613.53
Snow" 1.01.20.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
59.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
267
PM2.5 days
98
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

83%
4-Year Graduation Rate
21.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
4,157
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eagle Point, OR?

Eagle Point has a cost index of 119 (100 = national average). It is 19% above the national average.

What is average rent in Eagle Point, OR?

The median gross rent in Eagle Point is $1,371 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eagle Point?

The median home value in Eagle Point is $393,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Eagle Point?

The median household income in Eagle Point is $89,187 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eagle Point, OR?

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

Is Eagle Point, OR affordable?

Eagle Point is above average in cost of living, with an index of 119 — about 19% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Eagle Point?

Eagle Point has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 43.6°F. Annual precipitation is 18.4". Average annual snowfall is 3.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eagle Point at a Glance

Population
9,783
Median Income
$89,187
Home Value
$393,400
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
Unemployment
13.9%
Avg High Temp
68.2°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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