Cost of Living in King City, OR

Population 5,078 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

128
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in King City is 59 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals.

King City sits roughly 11 miles southeast of Hillsboro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 19% lower than Hillsboro's $483,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 128
Rent 129

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

About the Cost of Living in King City

The median home value in King City is $391,100 — 28% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,689/month, 29% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,728/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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, King City has a cost of living index of 128 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$391,100
28% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$259,889
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
29% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
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 79.5%
Renter-occupied 20.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,689
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,303/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
26.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.9%
Carpooled
8.7%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
26.2%

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
$66,728
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$43,732
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.7%
Graduate degree 14.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 59.2
Male median age 51.3
Female median age 65.8

🌤 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 36 — Good
73.7%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
142
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in King City, OR?

King City has a cost index of 128 (100 = national average). It is 28% above the national average.

What is average rent in King City, OR?

The median gross rent in King City is $1,689 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in King City?

The median home value in King City is $391,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in King City?

The median household income in King City is $66,728 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in King City, OR?

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

Is King City, OR affordable?

King City is above average in cost of living, with an index of 128 — about 28% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in King City?

King City 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.

King City at a Glance

Population
5,078
Median Income
$66,728
Home Value
$391,100
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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