Cost of Living in Green, OR
Population 7,916 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
Green has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 71 | 77 | 86 | 86 | 80 | 67 | 54 | 48 |
| Low °F | 37 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 45 | 41 | 37 |
| Precip" | 4.82 | 3.62 | 3.47 | 2.71 | 2.09 | 0.93 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.85 | 2.32 | 4.72 | 6.05 |
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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