Deschutes County, OR at a glance
Median household income
$92,758$7,730 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Deschutes 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 Deschutes County, OR? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Bend-Redmond, OR HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | 17.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,371 | $16,452 | $54,840 | 17.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,784 | $21,408 | $71,360 | 23.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,481 | $29,772 | $99,240 | 32.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,993 | $35,916 | $119,720 | 38.7% |
Rent in Deschutes County, OR, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Deschutes County, OR
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $92,758 a year ($7,730 a month before tax).
What $92,758 leaves after Oregon taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Oregon tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Deschutes County, OR: common questions
What is the median household income in Deschutes County, OR?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Deschutes County, OR is $92,758 per year (approximately $7,730 per month).
What is the average rent in Deschutes County, OR?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,362 for a studio, $1,371 for one bedroom, $1,784 for two, $2,481 for three and $2,993 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 Deschutes County, OR expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.6% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 103.6, 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 Deschutes County, OR?
To keep a $1,784 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $71,360 a year, or $5,947 a month. That is 77% of what the typical household in Deschutes County, OR earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Deschutes County, OR?
On the local median income of $92,758 ($7,730 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,865 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,319 for everything else and $1,546 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,784 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Deschutes 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.