Cost of Living in Raleigh Hills, OR

Population 6,669 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

217
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Raleigh Hills sits 184% above the national median — $866,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $109,306 (47% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Raleigh Hills sits roughly 6 miles southwest of Portland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 55% higher than Portland's $558,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 284
Rent 116

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

About the Cost of Living in Raleigh Hills

The median home value in Raleigh Hills is $865,500 — 184% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,522/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,306/year is 47% 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, Raleigh Hills has a cost of living index of 217 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 117% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$865,500
184% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$194,973
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,522/mo
16% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,529/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
47.4x
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 54.0%
Renter-occupied 46.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,522
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,136/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
20.0 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.3%
Carpooled
4.8%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
3.8%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
22.9%

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
$109,306
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$93,612
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
19% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.0%
Graduate degree 25.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.3
Male median age 46.9
Female median age 48.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
41.5°F
Annual Precip
35.9"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616974828276645346
Low °F 343437394549525248413733
Precip" 5.273.973.702.572.021.310.370.481.383.375.446.05

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
73.7%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
142
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Raleigh Hills, OR?

Raleigh Hills has a cost index of 217 (100 = national average). It is 117% above the national average.

What is average rent in Raleigh Hills, OR?

The median gross rent in Raleigh Hills is $1,522 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Raleigh Hills?

The median home value in Raleigh Hills is $865,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Raleigh Hills?

The median household income in Raleigh Hills is $109,306 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Raleigh Hills, OR?

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

Is Raleigh Hills, OR affordable?

Raleigh Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 217 — about 117% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Raleigh Hills?

Raleigh Hills 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.

Raleigh Hills at a Glance

Population
6,669
Median Income
$109,306
Home Value
$865,500
Median Rent
$1,522/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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