Cost of Living in Garden Home-Whitford, OR

Population 6,970 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

173
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Garden Home-Whitford's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $603,000 for a typical home, 98% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $93,345 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Geographically, Garden Home-Whitford sits roughly 7 miles southwest of Portland. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Portland's $558,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 198
Rent 137

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

About the Cost of Living in Garden Home-Whitford

The median home value in Garden Home-Whitford is $602,800 — 98% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,803/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,345/year is 25% 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 63.4°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Garden Home-Whitford has a cost of living index of 173 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 73% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$602,800
98% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$372,365
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,803/mo
37% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,900/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.9x
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 68.3%
Renter-occupied 31.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,803
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,417/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
24.5 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.9%
Carpooled
2.7%
Public transit
4.3%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
26.9%

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
$93,345
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,968
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 40.0%
Graduate degree 25.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.2
Male median age 44.1
Female median age 49.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
41.5°F
Annual Precip
35.9"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616974828276645346
Low °F 343437394549525248413733
Precip" 5.273.973.702.572.021.310.370.481.383.375.446.05

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
73.7%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
142
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Garden Home-Whitford, OR?

Garden Home-Whitford has a cost index of 173 (100 = national average). It is 73% above the national average.

What is average rent in Garden Home-Whitford, OR?

The median gross rent in Garden Home-Whitford is $1,803 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Garden Home-Whitford?

The median home value in Garden Home-Whitford is $602,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Garden Home-Whitford?

The median household income in Garden Home-Whitford is $93,345 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Garden Home-Whitford, OR?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Garden Home-Whitford is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.

Is Garden Home-Whitford, OR affordable?

Garden Home-Whitford is above average in cost of living, with an index of 173 — about 73% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Garden Home-Whitford?

Garden Home-Whitford has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Garden Home-Whitford at a Glance

Population
6,970
Median Income
$93,345
Home Value
$602,800
Median Rent
$1,803/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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