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Pendleton, Oregon Retirement Guide
Retirement Score
Pendleton, Oregon at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $238,600
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 28.7°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 106.6 (US avg = 100)
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 59 / 100
Overview
Explore the key retirement factors for Pendleton, Oregon, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.
Cost of Living
Affordability Metrics
Pendleton'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
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Pendleton using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$517
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$581
Median home price used: $238,600
Median rent reference: $895 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Budget validation
Calculate if your savings last in this city
Use RetireFree to test whether your portfolio can support retirement in Pendleton, Oregon after local housing costs, taxes, healthcare, inflation, and withdrawal timing.
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Access & Quality
Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Pendleton scores 69.2 out of 100 for healthcare access.
Care planning link
Find local assisted living in Pendleton
If your city research includes aging parents, future care needs, or a move closer to family, compare local care options alongside housing and healthcare access.
Assisted living in Pendleton →Taxes
State Tax Climate
Oregon has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.
Climate
Weather & Environment
With 279 sunny days a year and an average January low of 28.7°F, Pendleton offers a traditional winter climate.
Safety & Walkability
Community Safety
Walkability
Demographics
Population Profile
Diversity Breakdown
Frequently asked questions about retiring in Pendleton
What is the cost of living in Pendleton, Oregon for retirees?▾
The cost-of-living index is 107, roughly 7% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $238,600.
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 Pendleton, Oregon?▾
Pendleton, Oregon has January average low around 29°F, July average high around 92°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.
What is healthcare access like in Pendleton, Oregon?▾
Pendleton 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).