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Is Hayesville, OR expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6844% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,226about $5,269/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$365,40010% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,360 a year. That is $32 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 30 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hayesville
$1,684
Ashland
$1,842
Milwaukie
$1,728
Klamath Falls
$1,233
Sherwood
$2,264
Altamont
$1,349
Hermiston
$1,208

How much do households earn in Hayesville?

Under $25k
14.9%
$25k–50k
29.5%
$50k–100k
31.0%
$100k–150k
14.3%
$150k+
3.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hayesville

SizeHayesvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,365$1,338
1 bedroom$1,251$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,528$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,828$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,314$2,098

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

How expensive is Hayesville 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 Hayesville, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hayesville

🏛️ Property tax$2,856a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$144a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hayesville

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hayesville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $851 a month less.

Renting
$1,684
Owning
$2,535

Owning assumes a typical $365,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hayesville, OR?

Renting in Hayesville costs a median of about $1,684 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,360 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hayesville cheap or expensive?

Hayesville is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $63,226. It ranks 30th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hayesville?

The median homeowner in Hayesville pays $2,856 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Hayesville 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 Hayesville?

The median home value in Hayesville is $365,400, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.

21,246 people live in Hayesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.