Cost of Living in White City, OR

Population 10,913 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

88
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 White City a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $274,000. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, White City lies roughly 115 miles south of the nearest major metro, Eugene. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Eugene's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 86

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

About the Cost of Living in White City

The median home value in White City is $273,700 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,128/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,370/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 68.2°F and lows of 43.6°F, with about 3.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, White City has a cost of living index of 88 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$273,700
10% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$352,902
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
14% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.2x
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 87.0%
Renter-occupied 13.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,128
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,742/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
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.9%
Carpooled
14.7%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
5.6%

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
$65,370
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,557
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
27% below avg
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.1%
Graduate degree 1.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.8
Male median age 34.3
Female median age 32.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.2°F
Avg Low
43.6°F
Annual Precip
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485459657482929184705446
Low °F 333437414752595851423633
Precip" 2.721.961.811.511.340.680.240.330.481.222.613.53
Snow" 1.01.20.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
59.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
267
PM2.5 days
98
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in White City, OR?

White City has a cost index of 88 (100 = national average). It is 12% below the national average.

What is average rent in White City, OR?

The median gross rent in White City is $1,128 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in White City?

The median home value in White City is $273,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in White City?

The median household income in White City is $65,370 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in White City, OR?

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

Is White City, OR affordable?

Yes, White City is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 88 — about 12% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in White City?

White City has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 43.6°F. Annual precipitation is 18.4". Average annual snowfall is 3.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

White City at a Glance

Population
10,913
Median Income
$65,370
Home Value
$273,700
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
68.2°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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