Special Interest
Housing in Gilliam County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Gilliam County averages $1,125/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 18% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Gilliam County FMR Area are $768 for a studio, $841 for 1‑bedroom, $1,104 for 2‑bedroom, $1,535 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,852 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $21 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Gilliam County shows a 2% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Gilliam County was 4.8% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
