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Is Veneta, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6864% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,141about $6,012/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$385,20016% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,440 a year. That is $32 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 32 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Veneta
$1,686
Tillamook
$1,325
Crooked River Ranch
$1,948
Estacada
$723
King City
$1,888
Marlene Village
$1,965
Creswell
$1,291

How much do households earn in Veneta?

Under $25k
17.1%
$25k–50k
27.2%
$50k–100k
35.1%
$100k–150k
11.1%
$150k+
9.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Veneta

SizeVenetaU.S. average
Studio$2,322$1,338
2 bedrooms$1,602$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,454$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Veneta

🏛️ Property tax$3,585a year · 0.93% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Veneta

Commute to work26.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Veneta?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $987 a month less.

Renting
$1,686
Owning
$2,673

Owning assumes a typical $385,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Veneta, OR?

Renting in Veneta costs a median of about $1,686 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,440 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Veneta cheap or expensive?

Veneta is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $72,141. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Veneta?

The median homeowner in Veneta pays $3,585 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.

Is Veneta 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 Veneta?

The median home value in Veneta is $385,200, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,200 people live in Veneta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.