Cost of Living in Nyssa, OR

Population 3,220 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Nyssa sits on the smaller end of the Oregon city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Nyssa is about 30 miles northwest of Nampa, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Nampa's $333,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 57
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Nyssa

The median home value in Nyssa is $172,700 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $820/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,944/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.7%, 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 66.5°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Nyssa has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$172,700
43% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$250,413
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$820/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.6x
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 64.0%
Renter-occupied 36.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$820
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,434/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
3.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.0%
Carpooled
4.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
9.4%
Work from home
3.7%

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
$51,944
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,428
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
80% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.8%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 27.7
Male median age 23.8
Female median age 29.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.5°F
Avg Low
40.9°F
Annual Precip
9.5"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384758667685959383675039
Low °F 242834394855625949393024
Precip" 1.380.890.970.771.170.720.260.120.290.640.881.39

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,212
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nyssa, OR?

Nyssa has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in Nyssa, OR?

The median gross rent in Nyssa is $820 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nyssa?

The median home value in Nyssa is $172,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nyssa?

The median household income in Nyssa is $51,944 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nyssa, OR?

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

Is Nyssa, OR affordable?

Yes, Nyssa is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Nyssa?

Nyssa has average high temperatures of 66.5°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 9.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Nyssa at a Glance

Population
3,220
Median Income
$51,944
Home Value
$172,700
Median Rent
$820/mo
Unemployment
8.7%
Avg High Temp
66.5°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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