Cost of Living in North Plains, OR
Population 3,393 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives North Plains a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $544,000.
Geographically, North Plains sits roughly 6 miles northwest of Hillsboro. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Hillsboro's $483,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in North Plains
The median home value in North Plains is $544,000 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,373/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,618/year is 46% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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, North Plains has a cost of living index of 149 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% more expensive.
North Plains has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 46 |
| Low °F | 34 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip" | 5.27 | 3.97 | 3.70 | 2.57 | 2.02 | 1.31 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 1.38 | 3.37 | 5.44 | 6.05 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in North Plains, OR?
North Plains has a cost index of 149 (100 = national average). It is 49% above the national average.
What is average rent in North Plains, OR?
The median gross rent in North Plains is $1,373 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in North Plains?
The median home value in North Plains is $544,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in North Plains?
The median household income in North Plains is $108,618 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in North Plains, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Plains is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is North Plains, OR affordable?
North Plains is above average in cost of living, with an index of 149 — about 49% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in North Plains?
North Plains 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.
North Plains at a Glance
- Population
- 3,393
- Median Income
- $108,618
- Home Value
- $544,000
- Median Rent
- $1,373/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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