Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Ashland, OR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.3% of gross income.
Ashland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oregon cities have lower median rent than Ashland, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Ashland, OR?
Median rent in Ashland is $1,971 a month. A typical carpenter in Oregon earns about $63,378 a year, which makes that rent 37.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Ashland?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Oregon (~$63,378/yr) supports up to $1,584 a month in rent. Ashland's current median rent is $1,971/mo, which is $387/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Ashland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a carpenter in Oregon works roughly 64.7 hours a month to cover Ashland's median rent of $1,971.
Where is rent cheaper than Ashland for a carpenter?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Corvallis ($1,970/mo), Garden Home-Whitford ($1,970/mo), Newberg ($1,969/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.