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Is Warrenton, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,38421% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,218about $6,352/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$415,80025% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,360 a year. That is $27 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 20 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Warrenton
$1,384
Sheridan
$1,866
Talent
$1,915
West Slope
$2,048
Brookings
$1,654
Raleigh Hills
$1,773
Deschutes River Woods
$2,037

How much do households earn in Warrenton?

Under $25k
14.2%
$25k–50k
16.6%
$50k–100k
44.3%
$100k–150k
16.8%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Warrenton

SizeWarrentonU.S. average
Studio$1,018$1,338
2 bedrooms$1,273$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,500$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Warrenton

🏛️ Property tax$2,261a year · 0.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$95a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Warrenton

Commute to work18.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warrenton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,501 a month less.

Renting
$1,384
Owning
$2,885

Owning assumes a typical $415,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Warrenton, OR?

Renting in Warrenton costs a median of about $1,384 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,360 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Warrenton cheap or expensive?

Warrenton is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $76,218. It ranks 20th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Warrenton?

The median homeowner in Warrenton pays $2,261 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.

Is Warrenton 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 Warrenton?

The median home value in Warrenton is $415,800, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,327 people live in Warrenton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.