Special Interest
Housing in Wheeler County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wheeler County averages $870/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 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Wheeler County FMR Area are $722 for a studio, $791 for 1‑bedroom, $1,038 for 2‑bedroom, $1,444 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,741 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $168 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wheeler County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wheeler County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
