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

With a cost of living index of 80, Pilot Rock, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 27% below the Oregon state average of 106. Pilot Rock is a small community of 1,220 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pilot Rock's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $971 (26% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $165,200 (46% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Pilot Rock is $85,795, which is 14% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% 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 Pilot Rock. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.1°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches spread over roughly 100 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.

Housing

Median Rent

$971/mo

Median Home Value

$165,200

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$986/mo

Climate in Pilot Rock

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.1°F

Avg Temperature

12.8"

Rainfall / Year

100d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	42	46	55	62	71	78	89	88	78	64	49	41
Avg °F	35	38	44	50	58	65	73	72	64	52	41	34
Low °F	28	30	34	38	45	51	57	56	49	39	32	28
Rain"	1.5	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.5	1.1	0.3	0.3	0.5	1.1	1.4	1.5

Cost of Living in Pilot Rock, OR