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Is Rockcreek, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,06218% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$115,508about $9,626/month · 33% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$653,30096% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,480 a year. That is $40 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 81 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Rockcreek
$2,062
Florence
$1,831
River Road
$1,731
Eagle Point
$1,803
Bull Mountain
$2,272
Sutherlin
$1,826
Lincoln City
$1,393

How much do households earn in Rockcreek?

Under $25k
3.7%
$25k–50k
15.9%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
19.5%
$150k+
26.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Rockcreek

SizeRockcreekU.S. average
Studio$1,460$1,338
1 bedroom$1,602$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,716$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,380$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Rockcreek

🏛️ Property tax$5,424a year · 0.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Rockcreek

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockcreek?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,471 a month less.

Renting
$2,062
Owning
$4,533

Owning assumes a typical $653,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rockcreek, OR?

Renting in Rockcreek costs a median of about $2,062 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,480 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Rockcreek cheap or expensive?

Rockcreek is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $115,508. It ranks 81st cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Rockcreek?

The median homeowner in Rockcreek pays $5,424 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.

Is Rockcreek 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 Rockcreek?

The median home value in Rockcreek is $653,300, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,223 people live in Rockcreek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.