Cost of Living in Hubbard, OR

Population 3,421 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

121
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hubbard is a smaller Oregon community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $98,750 and housing costs ($399,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Hubbard sits roughly 20 miles northeast of Salem — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Salem's $382,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 131
Rent 106

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

About the Cost of Living in Hubbard

The median home value in Hubbard is $399,100 — 31% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,392/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $98,750/year is 32% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 45.1°F. Overall, Hubbard has a cost of living index of 121 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$399,100
31% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$469,904
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
6% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.9x
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 78.4%
Renter-occupied 21.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,392
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,006/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
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
6.6%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
6.8%

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
$98,750
32% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,718
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
38% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor Force Participation
77.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%
Graduate degree 3.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.3
Male median age 35.3
Female median age 37.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
45.1°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495357626975838377645448
Low °F 363739434852565652464036
Precip" 5.484.034.393.372.551.470.430.521.583.705.806.23

💨 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 Hubbard, OR?

Hubbard has a cost index of 121 (100 = national average). It is 21% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hubbard, OR?

The median gross rent in Hubbard is $1,392 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hubbard?

The median home value in Hubbard is $399,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hubbard?

The median household income in Hubbard is $98,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hubbard, OR?

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

Is Hubbard, OR affordable?

Hubbard is above average in cost of living, with an index of 121 — about 21% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hubbard?

Hubbard has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hubbard at a Glance

Population
3,421
Median Income
$98,750
Home Value
$399,100
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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