Most affordable counties to rent in Oregon
Ranked by how much of the typical renter household's income the typical rent takes. Jefferson County is the most affordable at 21.7%; Benton County the least affordable at 41.4%.
| County | Rent-to-income | Median gross rent | Median renter income | Renters paying 30%+ | 2 BR FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jefferson County | 21.7% | $941 | $52,015 | 44% | $1,213 |
| 2. Harney County | 23.2% | $684 | $35,410 | 40% | $1,014 |
| 3. Grant County | 23.9% | $789 | $39,617 | 38% | $1,068 |
| 4. Malheur County | 24.1% | $821 | $40,938 | 38% | $1,014 |
| 5. Morrow County | 24.4% | $995 | $49,027 | 35% | $1,014 |
| 6. Umatilla County | 26.3% | $997 | $45,467 | 44% | $1,131 |
| 7. Tillamook County | 26.7% | $1,246 | $56,025 | 43% | $1,301 |
| 8. Washington County | 29.2% | $1,849 | $75,885 | 49% | $1,878 |
| 9. Douglas County | 29.3% | $1,055 | $43,228 | 51% | $1,212 |
| 10. Polk County | 29.3% | $1,299 | $53,221 | 52% | $1,692 |
| 11. Curry County | 29.4% | $1,241 | $50,705 | 48% | $1,379 |
| 12. Lake County | 29.7% | $878 | $35,531 | 51% | $1,062 |
| 13. Columbia County | 29.8% | $1,373 | $55,375 | 54% | $1,878 |
| 14. Clatsop County | 29.9% | $1,180 | $47,287 | 51% | $1,318 |
| 15. Yamhill County | 30.4% | $1,480 | $58,427 | 56% | $1,878 |
| 16. Union County | 30.8% | $982 | $38,293 | 42% | $1,114 |
| 17. Hood River County | 30.9% | $1,417 | $55,063 | 49% | $1,888 |
| 18. Linn County | 31.1% | $1,320 | $51,007 | 53% | $1,726 |
| 19. Clackamas County | 32.0% | $1,758 | $66,020 | 53% | $1,878 |
| 20. Deschutes County | 32.5% | $1,787 | $65,901 | 50% | $1,893 |
| 21. Klamath County | 32.8% | $991 | $36,307 | 55% | $1,134 |
| 22. Josephine County | 32.9% | $1,194 | $43,598 | 56% | $1,331 |
| 23. Marion County | 33.1% | $1,414 | $51,253 | 54% | $1,692 |
| 24. Wasco County | 33.2% | $1,008 | $36,455 | 46% | $1,604 |
| 25. Multnomah County | 33.5% | $1,646 | $59,000 | 53% | $1,878 |
| 26. Wallowa County | 33.9% | $981 | $34,685 | 45% | $1,116 |
| 27. Coos County | 34.1% | $1,042 | $36,691 | 52% | $1,173 |
| 28. Lane County | 34.9% | $1,355 | $46,642 | 55% | $1,546 |
| 29. Lincoln County | 34.9% | $1,201 | $41,325 | 51% | $1,400 |
| 30. Jackson County | 35.0% | $1,358 | $46,613 | 56% | $1,539 |
| 31. Benton County | 41.4% | $1,410 | $40,844 | 63% | $1,857 |
Rent-to-income = median gross rent × 12 ÷ median household income of renters. Both are medians of different households, so this is an area comparison, not the burden of any one household. 5 of 36 counties are left out because they have fewer than 500 renter households, a Census margin of error is too large (coefficient of variation above 15%) or a figure is not published.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2020–2024 and 2015–2019 (tables B25064, B25119, B25070). ± = margin of error at 90% confidence. Dollar figures are not adjusted for inflation. FMR: HUD FY2027.
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