Cost of Living in Millersburg, OR

Population 3,096 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

160
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 Millersburg a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $499,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Millersburg sits roughly 15 miles south of Salem — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 30% higher than Salem's $382,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 164
Rent 154

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

About the Cost of Living in Millersburg

The median home value in Millersburg is $498,700 — 64% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,017/month, 54% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $124,101/year is 66% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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, Millersburg has a cost of living index of 160 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$498,700
64% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$269,424
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,017/mo
54% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
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 94.2%
Renter-occupied 5.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,017
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,631/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
27.4 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.1%
Carpooled
7.1%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
16.9%

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
$124,101
66% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,112
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
41% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.2%
Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 39.2

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Millersburg, OR?

Millersburg has a cost index of 160 (100 = national average). It is 60% above the national average.

What is average rent in Millersburg, OR?

The median gross rent in Millersburg is $2,017 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Millersburg?

The median home value in Millersburg is $498,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Millersburg?

The median household income in Millersburg is $124,101 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Millersburg, OR?

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

Is Millersburg, OR affordable?

Millersburg is above average in cost of living, with an index of 160 — about 60% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Millersburg?

Millersburg 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.

Millersburg at a Glance

Population
3,096
Median Income
$124,101
Home Value
$498,700
Median Rent
$2,017/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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