Cost of Living in Oregon City, OR

Population 37,482 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

153
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Oregon City lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $531,000 — 74% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Oregon.

Located 13 miles southwest of Gresham, Oregon City falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Gresham's $440,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 174
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Oregon City

The median home value in Oregon City is $531,400 — 74% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,606/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,648/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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, Oregon City has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$531,400
74% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$596,238
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,606/mo
22% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,978/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.6x
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 65.8%
Renter-occupied 34.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,606
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,220/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
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
14.2%

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
$94,648
27% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,810
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.7%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.4
Male median age 36.2
Female median age 36.6

🌤 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 34 — Good
83.3%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
231
PM2.5 days
134
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
21.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
14
Public schools
8,058
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Oregon City has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Oregon City, OR?

The median gross rent in Oregon City is $1,606 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Oregon City?

The median home value in Oregon City is $531,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Oregon City?

The median household income in Oregon City is $94,648 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Oregon City, OR?

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

Is Oregon City, OR affordable?

Oregon City is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Oregon City?

Oregon 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.

Oregon City at a Glance

Population
37,482
Median Income
$94,648
Home Value
$531,400
Median Rent
$1,606/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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