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Is Marlene Village, OR expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,96512% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,477about $10,373/month · 43% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$539,80062% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,600 a year. That is $38 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 74 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marlene Village
$1,965
Creswell
$1,291
Philomath
$1,748
Tillamook
$1,325
Veneta
$1,686
Winston
$1,039
Crooked River Ranch
$1,948

How much do households earn in Marlene Village?

Under $25k
2.7%
$25k–50k
12.0%
$50k–100k
40.2%
$100k–150k
25.7%
$150k+
19.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marlene Village

SizeMarlene VillageU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,646$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,232$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,500+$2,098

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

How expensive is Marlene Village 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 Marlene Village, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marlene Village

🏛️ Property tax$4,311a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marlene Village

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marlene Village?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,780 a month less.

Renting
$1,965
Owning
$3,745

Owning assumes a typical $539,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marlene Village, OR?

Renting in Marlene Village costs a median of about $1,965 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Marlene Village?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,600 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marlene Village cheap or expensive?

Marlene Village is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $124,477. It ranks 74th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marlene Village?

The median homeowner in Marlene Village pays $4,311 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Marlene Village 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 Marlene Village?

The median home value in Marlene Village is $539,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,439 people live in Marlene Village. Numbers are typical (middle) values.