Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Seaside, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28% of gross income.
Seaside 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 Seaside, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Seaside, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Seaside, OR?
Median rent in Seaside is $1,523 a month. A typical firefighter in Oregon earns about $65,322 a year, which makes that rent 28% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Seaside?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Oregon (~$65,322/yr) supports up to $1,633 a month in rent. Seaside's current median rent is $1,523/mo, which leaves a $110/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Seaside?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a firefighter in Oregon works roughly 48.5 hours a month to cover Seaside's median rent of $1,523.
Where is rent cheaper than Seaside for a firefighter?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Grants Pass ($1,520/mo), Lebanon ($1,519/mo), Roseburg ($1,518/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.