Housing in Jefferson County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Jefferson County averages $941/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Jefferson County FMR Area are $1,015 for a studio, $1,022 for 1‑bedroom, $1,328 for 2‑bedroom, $1,847 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,018 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $387 increase for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County shows a 41% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Jefferson County was 4.6% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Madras

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County
State
Miles
Deschutes
OR
0.0
Deschutes
OR
13.7
Crook
OR
17.4
Deschutes
OR
18.8
Deschutes
OR
20.8
Jefferson
OR
27.0
Crook
OR
27.1
Deschutes
OR
28.8
Jefferson
OR
30.3
Jefferson
OR
38.5
Jefferson
OR
45.2
Deschutes
OR
46.1
Crook
OR
49.3
Jefferson
OR
51.8
Crook
OR
75.3

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