Cost of Living in Wilsonville, OR

Population 26,183 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023

171
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Wilsonville's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $585,000 for a typical home, 92% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $87,371 that put it in the upper third of the state. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Wilsonville sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Portland. Housing prices track closely with Portland's $558,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 192
Rent 140

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

About the Cost of Living in Wilsonville

The median home value in Wilsonville is $584,700 — 92% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,839/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,371/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, 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 45.1°F. Overall, Wilsonville has a cost of living index of 171 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 71% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$584,700
92% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$632,682
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
40% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,742/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.5x
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 50.1%
Renter-occupied 49.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,839
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,453/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
27.4 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
11.2%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
12.0%

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
$87,371
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,414
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.1%
Graduate degree 15.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 40.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
45.1°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495357626975838377645448
Low °F 363739434852565652464036
Precip" 5.484.034.393.372.551.470.430.521.583.705.806.23

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
83.3%
Good air days/yr
125
Max AQI recorded
231
PM2.5 days
134
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wilsonville, OR?

Wilsonville has a cost index of 171 (100 = national average). It is 71% above the national average.

What is average rent in Wilsonville, OR?

The median gross rent in Wilsonville is $1,839 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wilsonville?

The median home value in Wilsonville is $584,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wilsonville?

The median household income in Wilsonville is $87,371 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wilsonville, OR?

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

Is Wilsonville, OR affordable?

Wilsonville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 171 — about 71% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Wilsonville?

Wilsonville has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wilsonville at a Glance

Population
26,183
Median Income
$87,371
Home Value
$584,700
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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