Special Interest
Housing in Malheur County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Malheur County averages $821/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 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Malheur County FMR Area are $814 for a studio, $993 for 1‑bedroom, $1,140 for 2‑bedroom, $1,585 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,912 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $319 increase for a 2-bedroom in Malheur County shows a 39% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Malheur County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
