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Retirement community in Dallas, Oregon

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Dallas, Oregon Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Dallas, Oregon at a Glance

Median Home Price
$328,400
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.
Avg January Low
33.7°F
Cost of Living Index
106.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
58 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Dallas, Oregon, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
106.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$67,935High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Dallas's cost of living is 6.599999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$328,400High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,131High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
69.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Dallas using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$712

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$799

Median home price used: $328,400

Median rent reference: $1,131 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
69.4 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
69.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
54.8 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Dallas scores 69.4 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Oregon has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 263 sunny days a year and an average January low of 33.7°F, Dallas offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
32.2 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.3 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
16,945High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
41.2High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
23.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
10.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
84.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
1.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
8.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Dallas

What is the cost of living in Dallas, Oregon for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 107, roughly 7% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $328,400.

Does Oregon tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Oregon residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Dallas, Oregon?▾

Dallas, Oregon has January average low around 34°F, July average high around 86°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Dallas, Oregon?▾

Dallas scores 69/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a strong score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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