salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,880 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 91 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bull Mountain?
Share of households by yearly income. 62.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bull Mountain
| Size | Bull Mountain | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,831 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,926 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,696 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,371 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bull Mountain overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bull Mountain, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bull Mountain
Life in Bull Mountain
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bull Mountain?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,561 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $696,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bull Mountain, OR?
Renting in Bull Mountain costs a median of about $2,272 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Bull Mountain?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,880 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bull Mountain cheap or expensive?
Bull Mountain is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $178,412. It ranks 91st cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bull Mountain?
The median homeowner in Bull Mountain pays $6,223 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Bull Mountain more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bull Mountain?
The median home value in Bull Mountain is $696,600, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,865 people live in Bull Mountain. Numbers are typical (middle) values.