Cost of Living in Green, OR

Population 7,916 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Green 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. An unemployment rate of 2.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 65 miles south of Eugene, Green is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Eugene's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 86

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

About the Cost of Living in Green

The median home value in Green is $238,200 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,131/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,384/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, 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 66.2°F and lows of 45.5°F. Overall, Green has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$238,200
22% below avg
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
14% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.6x
Favors buying
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 80.8%
Renter-occupied 19.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,131
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,745/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
18.9 min
30% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.3%
Carpooled
15.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
10.2%

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
$69,384
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,442
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
50% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1
Male median age 39.5
Female median age 45

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.2°F
Avg Low
45.5°F
Annual Precip
32.1"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 505459637177868680675448
Low °F 373840434853575752454137
Precip" 4.823.623.472.712.090.930.260.230.852.324.726.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Green, OR?

Green has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is average rent in Green, OR?

The median gross rent in Green is $1,131 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Green?

The median home value in Green is $238,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Green?

The median household income in Green is $69,384 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Green, OR?

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

Is Green, OR affordable?

Yes, Green is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Green?

Green has average high temperatures of 66.2°F and average lows of 45.5°F. Annual precipitation is 32.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Green at a Glance

Population
7,916
Median Income
$69,384
Home Value
$238,200
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg High Temp
66.2°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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