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Is Jennings Lodge, OR expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,94011% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,632about $6,386/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$462,10039% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,600 a year. That is $37 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 71 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jennings Lodge
$1,940
Scappoose
$1,856
Madras
$3,500+
West Haven-Sylvan
$1,929
Stayton
$1,705
Hood River
$2,571
Cedar Hills
$1,809

How much do households earn in Jennings Lodge?

Under $25k
16.2%
$25k–50k
21.2%
$50k–100k
34.4%
$100k–150k
12.9%
$150k+
10.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jennings Lodge

SizeJennings LodgeU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,681$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,733$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,977$1,698

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

How expensive is Jennings Lodge 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 Jennings Lodge, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jennings Lodge

🏛️ Property tax$3,657a year · 0.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$121a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jennings Lodge

Commute to work25.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jennings Lodge?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,266 a month less.

Renting
$1,940
Owning
$3,206

Owning assumes a typical $462,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jennings Lodge, OR?

Renting in Jennings Lodge costs a median of about $1,940 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Jennings Lodge?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,600 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jennings Lodge cheap or expensive?

Jennings Lodge is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.4% of the typical household income of $76,632. It ranks 71st cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jennings Lodge?

The median homeowner in Jennings Lodge pays $3,657 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.

Is Jennings Lodge 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 Jennings Lodge?

The median home value in Jennings Lodge is $462,100, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,971 people live in Jennings Lodge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.