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Most Affordable in Oregon

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

Best Oregon Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
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Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
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All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Oregon

Most Affordable — Oregon

1 Umatilla $191,000
2 Milton-Freewater $209,800
3 Ontario $217,500
4 Winston $219,200
5 Altamont $222,600
6 Baker City $233,500
7 Green $238,200
8 La Grande $244,200
9 Hermiston $244,700
10 Sweet Home $245,700
11 Klamath Falls $257,400
12 Sutherlin $261,700
13 Roseburg $266,600
14 Coos Bay $272,100
15 Tillamook $272,300
16 White City $273,700
17 Pendleton $276,400
18 Sheridan $281,800
19 Madras $291,400
20 Lebanon $295,900
21 North Bend $306,600
22 Woodburn $308,400
23 Four Corners $313,500
24 The Dalles $318,400
25 Cottage Grove $318,800
26 Veneta $318,800
27 Springfield $323,800
28 Florence $331,100
29 Hayesville $331,200
30 Independence $345,200
31 St. Helens $350,900
32 Albany $352,900
33 Junction City $353,300
34 Creswell $355,100
35 Dallas $355,700
36 Central Point $357,700
37 River Road $360,400
38 Grants Pass $364,200
39 Prineville $364,600
40 Talent $365,500
41 Lincoln City $374,400
42 Philomath $375,600
43 Monmouth $380,500
44 Santa Clara $381,700
45 Salem $382,400
46 Warrenton $386,500
47 Medford $387,000
48 McMinnville $391,100
49 King City $391,100
50 Eagle Point $393,400
51 Stayton $395,400
52 Keizer $396,700
53 Brookings $398,700
54 Newport $404,800
55 Seaside $413,800
56 Molalla $416,900
57 Cornelius $419,000
58 Astoria $422,400
59 Scappoose $430,000
60 Redmond $435,000
61 Eugene $435,400
62 Jennings Lodge $436,700
63 Troutdale $437,700
64 Gresham $440,000
65 Sandy $450,200
66 Newberg $453,700
67 Mount Hood Villages $455,600
68 Silverton $461,800
69 Gladstone $463,600
70 Forest Grove $464,300
71 Aloha $465,500
72 Milwaukie $477,200
73 Canby $479,500
74 Corvallis $480,600
75 Hillsboro $483,400
76 Oak Grove $485,200
77 Marlene Village $499,300
78 Deschutes River Woods $506,200
79 Oatfield $523,900
80 Oregon City $531,400
81 Beaverton $543,100
82 Portland $557,600
83 Sherwood $564,200
84 Ashland $573,700
85 Wilsonville $584,700
86 Tigard $585,700
87 Tualatin $595,800
88 Cedar Hills $599,300
89 Hood River $602,800
90 Garden Home-Whitford $602,800
91 Rockcreek $619,300
92 Oak Hills $632,600
93 Damascus $637,100
94 Bend $646,800
95 Bull Mountain $670,200
96 Happy Valley $671,800
97 Bethany $699,200
98 West Slope $700,700
99 West Linn $733,300
100 West Haven-Sylvan $743,900

The most affordable housing markets in Oregon offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Umatilla has a median home value of just $191,000.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Umatilla, the median home costs just $191,000 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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