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Cost of Living in Douglas County, OR

Population 112,072 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,055
Median home value$310,300
Median household income$61,310

The median rent in Douglas County, OR is $1,055/month, 31% lower than the Oregon median and 25% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $310,300, 7% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $61,310 a year, 26% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,569/mo

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Douglas County vs. Oregon vs. U.S.

Douglas CountyOregonU.S.
Median rent$1,055$1,525$1,413
Median home value$310,300$477,600$332,700
Median household income$61,310$83,011$80,734
Homeownership rate72.7%63.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%36.8%35.7%
Poverty rate16.3%11.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.4%5.4%5.2%
Work from home12.3%19.0%15.1%
Median age46.540.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Douglas County, OR?

The median gross rent in Douglas County, OR is $1,055 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Douglas County, OR?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,200 a year in gross income.

Is Douglas County, OR expensive to live in?

Rent there is 25% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Oregon

Multnomah County, ORRent $1,646 · Income $88,766Washington County, ORRent $1,849 · Income $107,772Clackamas County, ORRent $1,758 · Income $103,517Lane County, ORRent $1,355 · Income $71,544Marion County, ORRent $1,414 · Income $77,351Jackson County, ORRent $1,358 · Income $73,999

Counties with a similar cost of living

Kleberg County, TXRent $1,043 · Income $61,292Riley County, KSRent $1,046 · Income $61,098Haywood County, NCRent $1,067 · Income $61,912Angelina County, TXRent $1,076 · Income $60,960Anderson County, TXRent $1,041 · Income $62,068Dorchester County, MDRent $1,032 · Income $61,839

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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