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Cost of Living in Harper, OR

Population: 159 | Oregon

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Harper is 9% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
57
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 91, Harper, OR is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Oregon state average of 106. Harper is a small community of 159 residents.

The median household income in Harper is $50,000, which is 33% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Harper. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.7°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 9.5 inches spread over roughly 80 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
$50,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
-33%

Housing

Median Home Value
$173,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$833/mo

Climate in Harper

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.7°F
Avg Temperature
9.5"
Rainfall / Year
80d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 38 47 58 66 76 85 95 93 83 67 50 39
Avg °F 31 38 46 53 62 70 78 76 66 53 40 32
Low °F 24 28 34 39 48 55 62 59 49 39 30 24
Rain" 1.4 0.9 1.0 0.8 1.2 0.7 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.4

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