Cost of Living in Tillamook, OR

Population 5,229 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

87
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Tillamook is a smaller Oregon community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,604 and housing costs ($272,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Tillamook is about 45 miles west of Hillsboro, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than Hillsboro's $483,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 84

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

About the Cost of Living in Tillamook

The median home value in Tillamook is $272,300 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,098/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,604/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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 63.5°F and lows of 42.2°F. Overall, Tillamook has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$272,300
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$449,914
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
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 41.4%
Renter-occupied 58.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,098
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,712/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
18.3 min
32% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.9%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
5.2%
Walked
5.3%
Bicycle
1.8%
Work from home
7.7%

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
$57,604
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,859
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.5%
Graduate degree 2.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
42.2°F
Annual Precip
37.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616874838377645347
Low °F 353537404448525248423834
Precip" 5.514.084.172.991.991.320.250.361.303.485.746.45

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,254
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tillamook, OR?

Tillamook has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tillamook, OR?

The median gross rent in Tillamook is $1,098 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tillamook?

The median home value in Tillamook is $272,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tillamook?

The median household income in Tillamook is $57,604 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tillamook, OR?

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

Is Tillamook, OR affordable?

Yes, Tillamook is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Tillamook?

Tillamook has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 42.2°F. Annual precipitation is 37.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tillamook at a Glance

Population
5,229
Median Income
$57,604
Home Value
$272,300
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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