Gilliam County, OR at a glance
Median household income
$66,917$5,576 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Gilliam 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 Gilliam County, OR? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Gilliam 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 | $729 | $8,748 | $29,160 | 13.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $799 | $9,588 | $31,960 | 14.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,048 | $12,576 | $41,920 | 18.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,458 | $17,496 | $58,320 | 26.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,758 | $21,096 | $70,320 | 31.5% |
What a typical income covers in Gilliam County, OR
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $66,917 a year ($5,576 a month before tax).
What $66,917 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 Gilliam County, OR: common questions
What is the median household income in Gilliam County, OR?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Gilliam County, OR is $66,917 per year (approximately $5,576 per month).
What is the average rent in Gilliam County, OR?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $729 for a studio, $799 for one bedroom, $1,048 for two, $1,458 for three and $1,758 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 Gilliam 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 Gilliam County, OR?
To keep a $1,048 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,920 a year, or $3,493 a month. That is 63% of what the typical household in Gilliam County, OR earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Gilliam County, OR?
On the local median income of $66,917 ($5,576 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,788 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,673 for everything else and $1,115 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,048 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Gilliam 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.