Cost of Living in Turner, OR

Population 3,107 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

130
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Turner a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $474,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 6 miles southeast of Salem, Turner falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than Salem's $382,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 155
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Turner

The median home value in Turner is $473,800 — 55% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,207/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,545/year is 33% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.7%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 43.9°F. Overall, Turner has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$473,800
55% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$504,104
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.7x
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 80.7%
Renter-occupied 19.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,207
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,821/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
26.6 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.9%
Carpooled
11.4%
Work from home
8.5%

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
$99,545
33% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,942
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
60% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.9%
Graduate degree 8.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.7
Male median age 41.2
Female median age 37.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
40.1"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485257626975848478655447
Low °F 363638414651555551443935
Precip" 6.084.544.353.122.251.250.250.391.463.475.956.97

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
73.4%
Good air days/yr
128
Max AQI recorded
235
PM2.5 days
130
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
2,520
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Turner, OR?

Turner has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.

What is average rent in Turner, OR?

The median gross rent in Turner is $1,207 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Turner?

The median home value in Turner is $473,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Turner?

The median household income in Turner is $99,545 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Turner, OR?

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

Is Turner, OR affordable?

Turner is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Turner?

Turner has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Turner at a Glance

Population
3,107
Median Income
$99,545
Home Value
$473,800
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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