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Cost of Living in Dufur, OR

Population: 841 | Oregon

103
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Dufur is 3% more expensive than the national average.

101
Housing
103
Home Values
105
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Dufur, OR: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 103, Dufur, OR is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 4% below the Oregon state average of 106. Dufur is a small community of 841 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dufur's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,326 (1% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $315,100 (3% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.7x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Dufur is $86,250, which is 15% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Dufur. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54.4°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 38°F. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches spread over roughly 96 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$86,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+15%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,326/mo
Median Home Value
$315,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,366/mo

Climate in Dufur

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

54.4°F
Avg Temperature
13.7"
Rainfall / Year
96d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 42 48 57 64 74 79 88 88 80 66 50 41
Avg °F 37 40 46 53 61 67 75 74 66 54 43 36
Low °F 31 32 36 42 49 55 61 60 52 43 35 31
Rain" 2.4 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.3 1.1 2.0 2.7

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