Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in McMinnville, OR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.4% of gross income.
McMinnville rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oregon cities have lower median rent than McMinnville, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in McMinnville, OR?
Median rent in McMinnville is $1,679 a month. A typical bus driver in Oregon earns about $53,893 a year, which makes that rent 37.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in McMinnville?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Oregon (~$53,893/yr) supports up to $1,347 a month in rent. McMinnville's current median rent is $1,679/mo, which is $332/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in McMinnville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a bus driver in Oregon works roughly 64.8 hours a month to cover McMinnville's median rent of $1,679.
Where is rent cheaper than McMinnville for a bus driver?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Seaside ($1,678/mo), Springfield ($1,678/mo), Philomath ($1,677/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.