Cost of Living in Harrisburg, OR

Population 3,675 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

97
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 Harrisburg a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $304,000.

Located 15 miles north of Eugene, Harrisburg falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Eugene's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 100
Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Harrisburg

The median home value in Harrisburg is $304,100 — equal to the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,225/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,006/year is 1% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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 64.2°F and lows of 41.9°F. Overall, Harrisburg has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$304,100
0% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$187,770
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
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 79.4%
Renter-occupied 20.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,225
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,839/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
22.9 min
15% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.0%
Carpooled
25.6%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
5.9%

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
$74,006
1% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,834
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.1%
Graduate degree 3.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.6
Male median age 33.5
Female median age 33.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.2°F
Avg Low
41.9°F
Annual Precip
40.8"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485257616874848478655347
Low °F 353537404448525248423834
Precip" 6.054.674.643.322.461.230.320.391.393.175.987.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
813
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harrisburg, OR?

Harrisburg has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Harrisburg, OR?

The median gross rent in Harrisburg is $1,225 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Harrisburg?

The median home value in Harrisburg is $304,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Harrisburg?

The median household income in Harrisburg is $74,006 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harrisburg, OR?

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

Is Harrisburg, OR affordable?

Harrisburg is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Harrisburg?

Harrisburg has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 41.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Harrisburg at a Glance

Population
3,675
Median Income
$74,006
Home Value
$304,100
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg High Temp
64.2°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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