Cost of Living in Rockcreek, OR

Population 9,463 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

171
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rockcreek's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $619,000 for a typical home, 103% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $104,785 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Located <5 miles northeast of Hillsboro, Rockcreek falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Hillsboro's $483,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 203
Rent 123

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

About the Cost of Living in Rockcreek

The median home value in Rockcreek is $619,300 — 103% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,614/month, 23% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,785/year is 41% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 41.5°F. Overall, Rockcreek has a cost of living index of 171 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$619,300
103% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$267,399
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
23% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,865/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.0x
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 67.9%
Renter-occupied 32.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,614
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,228/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
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.9%
Carpooled
9.1%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
4.2%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
19.7%

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
$104,785
41% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,649
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
14% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.4%
Graduate degree 23.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 37.1
Female median age 42.8

🌤 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 Rockcreek, OR?

Rockcreek has a cost index of 171 (100 = national average). It is 71% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rockcreek, OR?

The median gross rent in Rockcreek is $1,614 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rockcreek?

The median home value in Rockcreek is $619,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Rockcreek?

The median household income in Rockcreek is $104,785 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rockcreek, OR?

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

Is Rockcreek, OR affordable?

Rockcreek is above average in cost of living, with an index of 171 — about 71% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Rockcreek?

Rockcreek 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.

Rockcreek at a Glance

Population
9,463
Median Income
$104,785
Home Value
$619,300
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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