What percentage of people rent in Milton-Freewater, OR?
52.0% (±8.7 points) of the occupied homes in Milton-Freewater, OR are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,275 renting households against 1,177 that own their home.
In Milton-Freewater, the share of households that rent went from 34.8% in 2015–2019 to 52.0% in 2020–2024 (+17.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 52.0% (±8.7 points)
- Renting households
- 1,275 (±292)
- Median renter income
- $37,648 (±$9,475)
Who rents and who owns in Milton-Freewater
| Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 52.0% (±8.7 points) | 32.1% (±2.0 points) | 36.7% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,275 (±292) | 9,205 (±622) | 630,439 (±6,079) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,177 (±212) | 19,502 (±561) | 1,087,983 (±7,824) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.0 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $37,648 (±$9,475) | $45,467 (±$4,423) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $68,628 (±$6,785) | $80,421 (±$4,211) | $103,598 (±$748) | $100,009 |
In Milton-Freewater, the renter share is higher than in Umatilla County (32.1%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (36.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Umatilla County, Milton-Freewater ranks 1 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 11 of 303.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Milton-Freewater has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±7.5 points) | 52.0% (±8.7 points) | +17.2 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $627 (±$133) | $877 (±$178) | +39.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,355 (±$12,835) | $52,183 (±$16,520) | +10.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Milton-Freewater
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-Freewater | — | 52.0% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Umapine | 6.0 mi | 35.3% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| College Place | 7.4 mi | 36.3% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Weston | 8.4 mi | 6.5% (±8.4 points) | Lower |
| Garrett | 8.6 mi | 14.7% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Walla Walla East | 8.8 mi | 5.2% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Walla Walla | 9.5 mi | 42.9% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athena | 9.7 mi | 20.9% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Helix | 14 mi | 11.1% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College Place, WA (36.3%), Weston, OR (6.5%), Garrett, WA (14.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Umatilla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton-Freewater | 52.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 2 | Pendleton | 43.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 | Hermiston | 38.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Umapine | 35.3% (±21.4 points) |
| 5 | Umatilla | 30.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 6 | Echo | 26.6% (±17.1 points) |
| 7 | Stanfield | 22.6% (±7.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Umatilla County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Milton-Freewater
How many renters are there in Milton-Freewater?
Milton-Freewater has an estimated 1,275 (±292) renting households, 52.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Milton-Freewater?
In Milton-Freewater, the share of households that rent went from 34.8% in 2015–2019 to 52.0% in 2020–2024 (+17.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Milton-Freewater?
A renting household in Milton-Freewater has 2.6 people on average, against 3.0 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Milton-Freewater?
The median renting household in Milton-Freewater, OR has an income of $37,648 (±$9,475) a year, against $68,628 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Milton-Freewater city, Oregon (place:48600, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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