Cost of Living in Philomath, OR
Population 5,537 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Philomath a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $376,000.
Philomath is about 30 miles southwest of Salem, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Salem's $382,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Philomath
The median home value in Philomath is $375,600 — 23% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,415/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,373/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 62.9°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Philomath has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.
Philomath 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 | 55 | 60 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 52 | 46 |
| Low °F | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 42 | 37 | 34 |
| Precip" | 6.24 | 5.18 | 4.58 | 3.30 | 2.09 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 1.29 | 3.13 | 6.12 | 7.98 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Philomath, OR?
Philomath has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.
What is average rent in Philomath, OR?
The median gross rent in Philomath is $1,415 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Philomath?
The median home value in Philomath is $375,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Philomath?
The median household income in Philomath is $83,373 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Philomath, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Philomath is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Philomath, OR affordable?
Philomath is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Philomath?
Philomath has average high temperatures of 62.9°F and average lows of 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Philomath at a Glance
- Population
- 5,537
- Median Income
- $83,373
- Home Value
- $375,600
- Median Rent
- $1,415/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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