salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way. Most homes (80.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,920 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oregon. It is number 1 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Estacada?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Estacada
| Size | Estacada | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $521 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $720 | $1,324 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Estacada 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 Estacada, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Estacada
Life in Estacada
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Estacada?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,814 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $509,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Estacada, OR?
Renting in Estacada costs a median of about $723 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Estacada?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,920 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Estacada cheap or expensive?
Estacada is rated Cheap: rent takes 8.5% of the typical household income of $101,848. It ranks 1st cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Estacada?
The median homeowner in Estacada pays $4,128 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Estacada 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 Estacada?
The median home value in Estacada is $509,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,152 people live in Estacada. Numbers are typical (middle) values.