Cost of Living in Umatilla, OR
Population 7,531 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Umatilla sits on the smaller end of the Oregon city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Umatilla lies roughly 150 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Spokane. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Spokane's $326,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Umatilla
The median home value in Umatilla is $191,000 — 37% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,076/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,861/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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 66.8°F and lows of 41.0°F. Overall, Umatilla has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.
Umatilla 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 | 43 | 49 | 59 | 67 | 76 | 82 | 93 | 91 | 81 | 67 | 51 | 42 |
| Low °F | 29 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 46 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 28 |
| Precip" | 1.14 | 0.86 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.64 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.80 | 1.05 | 1.12 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Umatilla, OR?
Umatilla has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.
What is average rent in Umatilla, OR?
The median gross rent in Umatilla is $1,076 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Umatilla?
The median home value in Umatilla is $191,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Umatilla?
The median household income in Umatilla is $59,861 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Umatilla, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Umatilla is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Umatilla, OR affordable?
Yes, Umatilla is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Umatilla?
Umatilla has average high temperatures of 66.8°F and average lows of 41.0°F. Annual precipitation is 8.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Umatilla at a Glance
- Population
- 7,531
- Median Income
- $59,861
- Home Value
- $191,000
- Median Rent
- $1,076/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 66.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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