Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Klamath Falls, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.1% of gross income.
Klamath Falls rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oregon cities have lower median rent than Klamath Falls, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Klamath Falls, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Klamath Falls, OR?
Median rent in Klamath Falls is $1,257 a month. A typical firefighter in Oregon earns about $65,322 a year, which makes that rent 23.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Klamath Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Oregon (~$65,322/yr) supports up to $1,633 a month in rent. Klamath Falls's current median rent is $1,257/mo, which leaves a $376/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Klamath Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a firefighter in Oregon works roughly 40 hours a month to cover Klamath Falls's median rent of $1,257.
Where is rent cheaper than Klamath Falls for a firefighter?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Sutherlin ($1,250/mo), Sweet Home ($1,250/mo), Pendleton ($1,249/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.