Cost of Living in Veneta, OR

Population 5,191 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Veneta 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.

Geographically, Veneta sits roughly 12 miles west of Eugene. Median home values run roughly 27% lower than Eugene's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 105
Rent 124

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

About the Cost of Living in Veneta

The median home value in Veneta is $318,800 — 5% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,624/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,949/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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 64.2°F and lows of 41.9°F. Overall, Veneta has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$318,800
5% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$405,339
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,624/mo
24% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
Favors buying
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 80.9%
Renter-occupied 19.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,624
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,238/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
26.4 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.3%
Carpooled
5.5%
Work from home
12.2%

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
$61,949
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,167
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
1% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.9%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.5
Male median age 42.7
Female median age 48.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.2°F
Avg Low
41.9°F
Annual Precip
40.8"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485257616874848478655347
Low °F 353537404448525248423834
Precip" 6.054.674.643.322.461.230.320.391.393.175.987.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
52.1%
Good air days/yr
211
Max AQI recorded
287
PM2.5 days
78
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Veneta, OR?

Veneta has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in Veneta, OR?

The median gross rent in Veneta is $1,624 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Veneta?

The median home value in Veneta is $318,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Veneta?

The median household income in Veneta is $61,949 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Veneta, OR?

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

Is Veneta, OR affordable?

Veneta is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Veneta?

Veneta has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 41.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Veneta at a Glance

Population
5,191
Median Income
$61,949
Home Value
$318,800
Median Rent
$1,624/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
64.2°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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