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Is Hermiston, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20831% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,257about $6,021/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$266,70020% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,320 a year. That is $23 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 9 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hermiston
$1,208
Cedar Mill
$1,995
Lebanon
$1,862
Central Point
$1,759
Altamont
$1,349
Sherwood
$2,264
Canby
$1,764

How much do households earn in Hermiston?

Under $25k
14.1%
$25k–50k
26.4%
$50k–100k
38.4%
$100k–150k
16.5%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hermiston

SizeHermistonU.S. average
Studio$766$1,338
1 bedroom$1,008$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,076$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,349$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hermiston

🏛️ Property tax$3,317a year · 1.24% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hermiston

Commute to work19 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hermiston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $643 a month less.

Renting
$1,208
Owning
$1,851

Owning assumes a typical $266,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,670 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hermiston, OR?

Renting in Hermiston costs a median of about $1,208 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,320 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hermiston cheap or expensive?

Hermiston is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $72,257. It ranks 9th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hermiston?

The median homeowner in Hermiston pays $3,317 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.

Is Hermiston 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 Hermiston?

The median home value in Hermiston is $266,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

19,546 people live in Hermiston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.