Cost of Living in Reedsport, OR

With a cost of living index of 77, Reedsport, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 30% below the Oregon state average of 106. Reedsport is a small community of 4,317 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Reedsport's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $734 (44% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $215,300 (29% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.9x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Reedsport is $54,655, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Reedsport. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53°F, with summers averaging 59°F and winters around 47°F. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches spread over roughly 159 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.