salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.9 minutes each way. Most homes (83.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,040 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 44 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orting?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orting
| Size | Orting | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,419 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,645 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,317 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orting overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orting, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orting
Life in Orting
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orting?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,695 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $493,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orting, WA?
Renting in Orting costs a median of about $1,726 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Orting?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,040 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orting cheap or expensive?
Orting is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.5% of the typical household income of $143,308. It ranks 44th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orting?
The median homeowner in Orting pays $4,246 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Orting more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Orting?
The median home value in Orting is $493,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,978 people live in Orting. Numbers are typical (middle) values.