Cost of Living in Marlene Village, OR

Population 5,391 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

152
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marlene Village is a smaller Oregon community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $87,335 and housing costs ($499,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 9.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 6 miles east of Hillsboro, Marlene Village falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Hillsboro's $483,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 164
Rent 134

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

About the Cost of Living in Marlene Village

The median home value in Marlene Village is $499,300 — 64% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,758/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,335/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Marlene Village has a cost of living index of 152 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$499,300
64% above avg
Median Rent
$1,758/mo
34% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.7x
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 68.1%
Renter-occupied 31.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,758
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,372/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
24.9 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.4%
Carpooled
18.4%
Public transit
3.6%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
1.1%
Work from home
13.6%

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
$87,335
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,159
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
102% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor Force Participation
74.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.0%
Graduate degree 14.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 40.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
41.5°F
Annual Precip
35.9"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616974828276645346
Low °F 343437394549525248413733
Precip" 5.273.973.702.572.021.310.370.481.383.375.446.05

💨 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 Marlene Village, OR?

Marlene Village has a cost index of 152 (100 = national average). It is 52% above the national average.

What is average rent in Marlene Village, OR?

The median gross rent in Marlene Village is $1,758 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marlene Village?

The median home value in Marlene Village is $499,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Marlene Village?

The median household income in Marlene Village is $87,335 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marlene Village, OR?

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

Is Marlene Village, OR affordable?

Marlene Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 152 — about 52% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Marlene Village?

Marlene Village has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Marlene Village at a Glance

Population
5,391
Median Income
$87,335
Home Value
$499,300
Median Rent
$1,758/mo
Unemployment
9.7%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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