Cost of Living in Independence, OR

Population 10,088 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Independence is a smaller Oregon community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $79,158 and housing costs ($345,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Independence sits roughly 10 miles west of Salem. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Salem's $382,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 121

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

About the Cost of Living in Independence

The median home value in Independence is $345,200 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,585/month, 21% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,158/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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 43.9°F. Overall, Independence has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$345,200
13% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$421,911
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
21% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,831/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.1x
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 60.3%
Renter-occupied 39.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,585
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,199/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
26.9 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.2%
Carpooled
8.9%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
12.0%

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
$79,158
6% above avg
Per Capita Income
$29,560
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.8%
Graduate degree 5.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.2
Male median age 29.9
Female median age 27.5

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
21.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,320
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Independence, OR?

Independence has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Independence, OR?

The median gross rent in Independence is $1,585 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Independence?

The median home value in Independence is $345,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Independence?

The median household income in Independence is $79,158 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Independence, OR?

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

Is Independence, OR affordable?

Independence is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Independence?

Independence 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.

Independence at a Glance

Population
10,088
Median Income
$79,158
Home Value
$345,200
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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