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Is Damascus, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,81460% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$132,116about $11,010/month · 52% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$653,10096% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Most homes (90.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,560 a year. That is $54 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 103 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Damascus
$2,814
Monmouth
$1,712
Prineville
$1,437
Oak Hills
$2,080
Ontario
$852
Gladstone
$1,858
White City
$2,332

How much do households earn in Damascus?

Under $25k
5.3%
$25k–50k
14.5%
$50k–100k
28.8%
$100k–150k
27.8%
$150k+
22.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 50.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Damascus

SizeDamascusU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,803$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,775$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,500+$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Damascus overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Damascus, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Damascus

🏛️ Property tax$5,340a year · 0.82% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Damascus

Commute to work27.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home90.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Damascus?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,718 a month less.

Renting
$2,814
Owning
$4,532

Owning assumes a typical $653,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,310 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Damascus, OR?

Renting in Damascus costs a median of about $2,814 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Damascus?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,560 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Damascus cheap or expensive?

Damascus is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $132,116. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Damascus?

The median homeowner in Damascus pays $5,340 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.

Is Damascus 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 Damascus?

The median home value in Damascus is $653,100, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

11,437 people live in Damascus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.