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Garden Home Whitford

Pop. 6,979·3rd most expensive in Oregon·Garden Home-Whitford rents are up 17.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,358/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$393
Stable (Monthly)
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Garden Home Whitford · $2,358
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,358/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$94,000/yr
Local median income
$97,500/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Garden Home Whitford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,476
2 BR
$1,879
3 BR
$2,517
Research median
$1,879/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,296/yr
At $2,358/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.8% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Garden Home Whitford, OR is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,979
Median income
$97,500
Median age
45.8
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
15.5%
21.4%
27.5%
13.3%
22.4%
Under 1815.5%
18–3421.4%
35–5427.5%
55–6413.3%
65+22.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.7%
White81.7%
Black0.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian5.5%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
25%
63.3%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+63.3%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Garden Home Whitford, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,969 → $97,500
up 7.2%
Population
7,237 → 6,979
down 3.6%
Renter share
33% → 35.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
67.6% → 63.3%
-4.3 pts
Median age
46.9 → 45.8
-1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,969 to $97,500 across the same window, up 7.2% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 7,237 residents to roughly 6,979. Renters now make up 35.4% of households, compared with 33% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 63.3% of adults here, versus 67.6% in 2021.

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Garden Home Whitford rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Garden Home Whitford. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Garden Home Whitford is $2,358/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,879/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,476/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,517/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($97,500/yr), Garden Home Whitford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Home Whitford an affordable city for renters?

Garden Home Whitford is considered affordable for renters. At $2,358/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($97,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Garden Home Whitford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Garden Home Whitford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,358/mo in Garden Home Whitford. The local median household income is $97,500/yr, meaning the typical Garden Home Whitford household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Garden Home Whitford?

Rent in Garden Home Whitford has increased 17.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Garden Home Whitford rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Garden Home Whitford is one of the pricier cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #3 out of 65 tracked cities at $2,358/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Garden Home Whitford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Garden Home Whitford ($2,358/mo): Metzger ($1,452/mo), Raleigh Hills ($1,652/mo), West Slope ($1,823/mo).

What percentage of Garden Home Whitford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of Garden Home Whitford households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. Garden Home Whitford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Garden Home Whitford rent compare to the national average?

Garden Home Whitford's median rent of $2,358/mo is $393 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #3 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,358/mo, rent takes ~29% of Garden Home Whitford's median household income ($97,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Garden Home Whitford 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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