Cost of Living in Toledo, OR
Population 3,547 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Toledo a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $293,000. A poverty rate near 27% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Located 50 miles west of Salem, Toledo falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Salem's $382,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Toledo
The median home value in Toledo is $293,100 — 4% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,063/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,131/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.7%, 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 56.9°F and lows of 44.3°F. Overall, Toledo has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.
Toledo 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 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 60 | 54 | 50 |
| Low °F | 39 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 42 | 39 |
| Precip" | 10.33 | 8.38 | 6.82 | 5.53 | 2.96 | 2.16 | 0.59 | 0.74 | 2.33 | 5.56 | 10.24 | 11.63 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Toledo, OR?
Toledo has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.
What is average rent in Toledo, OR?
The median gross rent in Toledo is $1,063 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Toledo?
The median home value in Toledo is $293,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Toledo?
The median household income in Toledo is $51,131 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Toledo, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Toledo is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Toledo, OR affordable?
Toledo is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Toledo?
Toledo has average high temperatures of 56.9°F and average lows of 44.3°F. Annual precipitation is 67.3". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Toledo at a Glance
- Population
- 3,547
- Median Income
- $51,131
- Home Value
- $293,100
- Median Rent
- $1,063/mo
- Unemployment
- 11.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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