High Rents a Growing Problem Throughout Oregon

The Portland Tribune reports that a shortage of housing across the state is leading to more Oregonians spending more than 50% of income on rent.

The most rent burdened city in Oregon is Corvallis, where 40% of households pay more than half of all income on rent. Eugene has 38% of households that are rent burdened, while the number in both Ashland and Grants Pass is 33%. Read more.