Cost of Living in Jennings Lodge, OR

Population 7,732 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

135
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 Jennings Lodge a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $437,000.

Jennings Lodge sits roughly 10 miles south of Portland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Portland's $558,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 143
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Jennings Lodge

The median home value in Jennings Lodge is $436,700 — 43% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,604/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,164/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, 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 45.1°F. Overall, Jennings Lodge has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$436,700
43% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$538,237
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.7x
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 55.4%
Renter-occupied 44.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,604
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,218/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
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.2%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
5.6%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
14.2%

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
$67,164
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,682
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
15% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.3%
Graduate degree 10.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.4
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 42.5

🌤 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 34 — Good
83.3%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
231
PM2.5 days
134
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Jennings Lodge, OR?

Jennings Lodge has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.

What is average rent in Jennings Lodge, OR?

The median gross rent in Jennings Lodge is $1,604 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Jennings Lodge?

The median home value in Jennings Lodge is $436,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Jennings Lodge?

The median household income in Jennings Lodge is $67,164 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Jennings Lodge, OR?

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

Is Jennings Lodge, OR affordable?

Jennings Lodge is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Jennings Lodge?

Jennings Lodge 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.

Jennings Lodge at a Glance

Population
7,732
Median Income
$67,164
Home Value
$436,700
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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