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Cost of Living in Svensen, OR

Population: 897 | Oregon

115
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Svensen is 15% more expensive than the national average.

121
Housing
122
Home Values
105
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 115, Svensen, OR is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 15% more expensive than the national average and 9% above the Oregon state average of 106. Svensen is a small community of 897 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Svensen's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,594 (21% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $371,400 (22% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.3x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Svensen is $59,423, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Svensen. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.4°F, with summers averaging 60°F and winters around 44°F. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches spread over roughly 196 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
$59,423
vs US Median ($75,149)
-21%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,594/mo
Median Home Value
$371,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,225/mo

Climate in Svensen

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.4°F
Avg Temperature
70.3"
Rainfall / Year
196d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 49 51 53 56 61 64 67 69 68 61 54 49
Avg °F 44 44 46 49 53 57 61 61 59 53 47 43
Low °F 38 37 39 42 46 51 54 54 51 45 40 38
Rain" 10.6 7.2 7.9 5.8 3.4 2.3 0.8 1.1 2.7 6.7 11.1 10.7

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