{"id":85552,"date":"2025-04-24T13:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T20:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=85552"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:59:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T20:59:33","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Most Affordable Places to Live in Oregon in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the breathtaking beauty of the Oregon coast filled with rugged cliffs and picturesque beaches, to the lush Cascade Mountains, and the royal blue water of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon is truly one of the highlights of the Pacific Northwest. If Oregon sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious what cities fit into your budget. As of April, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/Oregon\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median home sale price in Oregon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was $504,900<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that price doesn\u2019t fit into your budget, don\u2019t worry. Redfin has collected 8 of the most affordable places to live in Oregon. And the best part is that they all have a median home sale price under $504,900. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17793\/OR\/Springfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30778\/OR\/Salem\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let\u2019s jump in and see what cities are on the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-82342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1.jpg\" alt=\"view of eugene oregon mountains\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Eugene1-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Medford<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $400,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$254<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $65,647<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eugene (168 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11999\/OR\/Medford\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medford, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Medford\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medford, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $400,000, Medford comes in at number one on our list of most affordable places to live in Oregon. Located in southern Oregon, this gem is home to about<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 85,000 residents and is only about an hour away from the iconic Crater Lake. The city has plenty to do from hiking at Prescott Park and golfing at one of the clubs to exploring the charming downtown filled with breweries, local cafes, and museums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Springfield<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $424,498<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$271<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,640 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $49,938 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eugene (5 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17793\/OR\/Springfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Springfield\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking second place on our list of affordable cities to live in Oregon is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/OR\/Springfield\/6\/17793\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springfield<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are about 61,800 residents living in this mid-sized city. If you\u2019re considering moving to this area make sure to explore the scenic Thurston Hills Natural Area and Wallace M. Ruff Jr. Memorial Park, or immerse yourself in the vibrant downtown Springfield, where you\u2019ll find a variety of charming shops and delectable restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828.jpg\" alt=\"oregon state capitol building in salem_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SalemOrGettyImages-168270828-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Salem<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$426,995<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$259<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,362 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58,726 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portland (46 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30778\/OR\/Salem\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salem, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Salem\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salem, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third on the list is Salem where there are about 175,500 residents. The median home sale price is $426,995 which is about $80K less than the median home sale price in Oregon. If you find yourself <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/OR\/Salem\/6\/30778\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving to Salem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure to visit the Oregon State Capitol and museums like Willamette Heritage Center, explore the beautiful Riverfront City Park, and check out the events at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Albany<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$442,450<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$290<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,495 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $62,172 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Salem (26 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30779\/OR\/Albany\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albany, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Albany\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albany, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The median home sale price in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/OR\/Albany\/6\/30779\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about 60K less than the state\u2019s average, so it\u2019s an awesome city to consider moving to this year. When living in this city of 56,500 people, you can stroll along the Dave Clark Trail by the Willamette River, check out the Historic Carousel &amp; Museum, and explore the historic downtown area where there are plenty of local shops and restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Gresham<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$460,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $274 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,462 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$62,172 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Portland (17 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7995\/OR\/Gresham\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gresham, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Gresham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gresham, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifth on our list of affordable places to live in Oregon is Gresham. With 114,200 residents, moving to this affordable city gives you the perks of city-life without living in a major metropolitan area. Gresham is conveniently located just 17 miles east of Portland if you\u2019re looking to venture into the city for a meal, concert, or a day exploring the riverfront. In Gresham, you can visit Hogan Butte Nature Park, check out the expansive Oxbow Regional Park just outside of town, and stroll along the Springwater Corridor Trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon.jpg\" alt=\"hillsboro oregon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/hillsboro-oregon-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Corvallis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $475,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$312<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,560 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $63,807<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eugene (45 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4092\/OR\/Corvallis\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corvallis, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Corvallis\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corvallis, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Gresham is Corvallis, the next city on our list. About 61,100 people live in Corvallis, where there are plenty of unique activities to do. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University, so there are sporting events to check out throughout the year. Downtown Corvallis has lots of local breweries, bakeries, restaurants, and shops to visit. The downtown area is also located near the Willamette River, so you can take in the views from the Riverfront Commemorative Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Hillsboro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $492,475<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$315<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,971 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $103,207 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portland (20 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8712\/OR\/Hillsboro\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hillsboro, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Hillsboro\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hillsboro, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to about 107,700 residents, Hillsboro is a great place to call home. One of Portland\u2019s many suburbs, Hillsboro has a lot to offer from its green spaces, charming downtown area, and natural history museums. Some of the popular natural areas include Orenco Woods Nature Park, Noble Woods Park, and Jackson Bottom Wetlands, among others. Another popular landmark in Hillsboro is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ricenorthwestmuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a geology museum offering a look into the Pacific Northwest and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Aloha<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $500,700<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$310 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,462<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $90,533<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Portland (13 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21196\/OR\/Aloha\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aloha, OR homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Oregon\/Aloha\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aloha, OR apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the final spot is Aloha, one of the many well-known and affordable Portland suburbs. About 53,500 people live in Aloha, making it a great option if you\u2019re looking for a more mid-sized city to consider in Oregon. There are a lot of things to do in Aloha, whether you want to spend the day enjoying the outdoors or are looking for an indoor option on a rainy day. Make sure to check out one of the parks in town like Mountain View Champions Park, Whispering Woods, or nearby Tualatin Hills Nature Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Oregon. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the most affordable places to live in Oregon. 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