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Cost of Living in Jackson County, OR

Population 222,645 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,358
Median home value$430,200
Median household income$73,999

The median rent in Jackson County, OR is $1,358/month, 11% lower than the Oregon median and 4% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $430,200, 29% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $73,999 a year, 11% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $54,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,175/mo

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Jackson County vs. Oregon vs. U.S.

Jackson CountyOregonU.S.
Median rent$1,358$1,525$1,413
Median home value$430,200$477,600$332,700
Median household income$73,999$83,011$80,734
Homeownership rate65.9%63.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher31.7%36.8%35.7%
Poverty rate12.4%11.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.4%5.4%5.2%
Work from home12.9%19.0%15.1%
Median age42.840.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jackson County, OR?

The median gross rent in Jackson County, OR is $1,358 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $54,320 a year in gross income.

Is Jackson County, OR expensive to live in?

Rent there is 4% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.8 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 $77,351Deschutes County, ORRent $1,787 · Income $92,758

Counties with a similar cost of living

Indian River County, FLRent $1,357 · Income $73,491Buncombe County, NCRent $1,362 · Income $74,436Kent County, DERent $1,354 · Income $74,477Kittitas County, WARent $1,341 · Income $73,804Bexar County, TXRent $1,354 · Income $72,341Fresno County, CARent $1,392 · Income $74,201

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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