Cost of Living in Tigard, OR

Population 55,395 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

168
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Tigard sits 92% above the national median — $586,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $105,008 (41% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Tigard sits roughly 10 miles southwest of Portland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Portland's $558,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 192
Rent 132

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

About the Cost of Living in Tigard

The median home value in Tigard is $585,700 — 92% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,732/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,008/year is 41% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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, Tigard has a cost of living index of 168 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 68% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$585,700
92% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$602,272
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,732/mo
32% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,904/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.2x
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 61.4%
Renter-occupied 38.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,732
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,346/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
25.3 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.3%
Carpooled
7.5%
Public transit
2.9%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
24.4%

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
$105,008
41% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,217
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.5%
Graduate degree 17.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 38.7
Female median age 40.8

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

86%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
17
Public schools
12,625
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tigard, OR?

Tigard has a cost index of 168 (100 = national average). It is 68% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tigard, OR?

The median gross rent in Tigard is $1,732 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tigard?

The median home value in Tigard is $585,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tigard?

The median household income in Tigard is $105,008 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tigard, OR?

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

Is Tigard, OR affordable?

Tigard is above average in cost of living, with an index of 168 — about 68% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Tigard?

Tigard 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.

Tigard at a Glance

Population
55,395
Median Income
$105,008
Home Value
$585,700
Median Rent
$1,732/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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