Special Interest
Housing in Coos County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Coos County averages $1,042/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Coos County FMR Area are $1,028 for a studio, $1,062 for 1‑bedroom, $1,368 for 2‑bedroom, $1,903 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,295 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $326 increase for a 2-bedroom in Coos County shows a 31% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Coos County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
