salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,320 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 75 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tigard?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tigard
| Size | Tigard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,723 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,695 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,837 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,667 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,553 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tigard overall?
Everyday prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Tigard
Life in Tigard
What jobs pay in Tigard
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $168,830 | 14.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $163,810 | 14.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $158,890 | 15.0% |
| Software Developer | $156,000 | 15.3% |
| Lawyer | $155,330 | 15.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | 18.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,360 | 18.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,100 | 19.3% |
| Operations Manager | $121,050 | 19.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $106,280 | 22.4% |
| Electrician | $105,090 | 22.6% |
| Plumber | $101,010 | 23.6% |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | 24.5% |
| Accountant | $92,200 | 25.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,350 | 27.9% |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | 27.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,510 | 28.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | 28.9% |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | 32.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,260 | 36.5% |
| Truck Driver | $63,800 | 37.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 | 42.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | 43.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 | 47.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,650 | 48.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,100 | 51.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $45,200 | 52.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,340 | 63.7% |
| Cashier | $36,560 | 65.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tigard?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,253 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $610,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tigard, OR?
Renting in Tigard costs a median of about $1,983 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Tigard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,320 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tigard cheap or expensive?
Tigard is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $117,366. It ranks 75th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tigard?
The median homeowner in Tigard pays $5,397 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Tigard more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tigard?
The median home value in Tigard is $610,500, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
56,011 people live in Tigard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.