Cost of Living in Hayesville, OR

Population 22,309 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hayesville 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. Around 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located 5 miles northeast of Salem, Hayesville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 13% lower than Salem's $382,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 103

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

About the Cost of Living in Hayesville

The median home value in Hayesville is $331,200 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,353/month, 3% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,299/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 43.9°F. Overall, Hayesville has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$331,200
9% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$407,454
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
3% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.4x
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 45.7%
Renter-occupied 54.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,353
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,967/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
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.9%
Carpooled
20.1%
Public transit
2.8%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
6.6%

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
$59,299
20% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,993
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
30% above avg
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.1%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.9
Male median age 32.7
Female median age 29.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
40.1"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485257626975848478655447
Low °F 363638414651555551443935
Precip" 6.084.544.353.122.251.250.250.391.463.475.956.97

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
73.4%
Good air days/yr
128
Max AQI recorded
235
PM2.5 days
130
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hayesville, OR?

Hayesville has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hayesville, OR?

The median gross rent in Hayesville is $1,353 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hayesville?

The median home value in Hayesville is $331,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hayesville?

The median household income in Hayesville is $59,299 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hayesville, OR?

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

Is Hayesville, OR affordable?

Hayesville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Hayesville?

Hayesville has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hayesville at a Glance

Population
22,309
Median Income
$59,299
Home Value
$331,200
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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