Clatsop County, OR at a glance
Median household income
$71,822$5,985 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Clatsop County, OR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Clatsop County, OR? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Clatsop County, OR, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | 17.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,110 | $13,320 | $44,400 | 18.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,457 | $17,484 | $58,280 | 24.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,995 | $23,940 | $79,800 | 33.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,444 | $29,328 | $97,760 | 40.8% |
What a typical income covers in Clatsop County, OR
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $71,822 a year ($5,985 a month before tax).
What $71,822 leaves after Oregon taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Oregon
Living in Clatsop County, OR: common questions
What is the median household income in Clatsop County, OR?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Clatsop County, OR is $71,822 per year (approximately $5,985 per month).
What is the average rent in Clatsop County, OR?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,060 for a studio, $1,110 for one bedroom, $1,457 for two, $1,995 for three and $2,444 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Clatsop County, OR expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Oregon is 103.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Clatsop County, OR?
To keep a $1,457 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $58,280 a year, or $4,857 a month. That is 81% of what the typical household in Clatsop County, OR earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Clatsop County, OR?
On the local median income of $71,822 ($5,985 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,993 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,796 for everything else and $1,197 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,457 takes 49% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Clatsop County, OR?
Homes in Oregon paid 16.3¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $147. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.