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Cost of Living in Morrow County, OR

Population 12,300 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$995
Median home value$240,400
Median household income$75,448

The median rent in Morrow County, OR is $995/month, 35% lower than the Oregon median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $240,400, 28% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $75,448 a year, 9% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,216/mo

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Morrow County vs. Oregon vs. U.S.

Morrow CountyOregonU.S.
Median rent$995$1,525$1,413
Median home value$240,400$477,600$332,700
Median household income$75,448$83,011$80,734
Homeownership rate71.6%63.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher10.1%36.8%35.7%
Poverty rate13.2%11.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.4%5.4%5.2%
Work from home3.2%19.0%15.1%
Median age36.340.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Morrow County, OR?

The median gross rent in Morrow County, OR is $995 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,800 a year in gross income.

Is Morrow County, OR expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.2 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

Fayette County, TXRent $988 · Income $75,854Catoosa County, GARent $993 · Income $74,639Sangamon County, ILRent $983 · Income $75,357Dodge County, WIRent $988 · Income $75,929Gilmer County, GARent $998 · Income $74,499Dunn County, WIRent $985 · Income $74,824

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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