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Is Pendleton, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25229% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,788about $5,982/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$287,10014% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,080 a year. That is $24 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 13 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pendleton
$1,252
Oak Grove
$2,050
Dallas
$1,443
Four Corners
$1,924
Coos Bay
$1,360
Troutdale
$2,289
The Dalles
$1,136

How much do households earn in Pendleton?

Under $25k
20.0%
$25k–50k
19.6%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
14.2%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pendleton

SizePendletonU.S. average
Studio$849$1,338
1 bedroom$820$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,051$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,409$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,502$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Pendleton

🏛️ Property tax$2,871a year · 1.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$123a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pendleton

Commute to work14.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pendleton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $740 a month less.

Renting
$1,252
Owning
$1,992

Owning assumes a typical $287,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,710 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pendleton, OR?

Renting in Pendleton costs a median of about $1,252 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,080 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pendleton cheap or expensive?

Pendleton is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $71,788. It ranks 13th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pendleton?

The median homeowner in Pendleton pays $2,871 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.

Is Pendleton 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 Pendleton?

The median home value in Pendleton is $287,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

16,950 people live in Pendleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.