salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,200 a year. That is $18 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 3 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Milton-Freewater?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Milton-Freewater
| Size | Milton-Freewater | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $567 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $864 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,434 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Milton-Freewater
Life in Milton-Freewater
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Milton-Freewater?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $735 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $240,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Milton-Freewater, OR?
Renting in Milton-Freewater costs a median of about $930 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Milton-Freewater?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,200 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Milton-Freewater cheap or expensive?
Milton-Freewater is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $56,279. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Milton-Freewater?
The median homeowner in Milton-Freewater pays $1,952 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater?
The median home value in Milton-Freewater is $240,000, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,036 people live in Milton-Freewater. Numbers are typical (middle) values.