salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 68.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,160 a year. That is $37 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 70 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Haven-Sylvan?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Haven-Sylvan
| Size | West Haven-Sylvan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,863 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,879 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,285 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,538 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Haven-Sylvan overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Haven-Sylvan, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Haven-Sylvan
Life in West Haven-Sylvan
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Haven-Sylvan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,500 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $782,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?
Renting in West Haven-Sylvan costs a median of about $1,929 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in West Haven-Sylvan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,160 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Haven-Sylvan cheap or expensive?
West Haven-Sylvan is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $118,851. It ranks 70th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Haven-Sylvan?
The median homeowner in West Haven-Sylvan pays $6,730 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is West Haven-Sylvan 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 West Haven-Sylvan?
The median home value in West Haven-Sylvan is $782,400, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,674 people live in West Haven-Sylvan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.