11 Best Places to Retire in Oregon

9. Josephine

Score: 10

Median home price: $162,500

Home tax: $1,042

Cost of living index: 102.8

One of the most populated counties on our list, Josephine is home to over 82,000 people, with the median age of 47.1 years among them. The area is plenty green so if you’re looking to enjoy some time in nature, then this is a great place to pick for your retirement. Josephine County is not only extremely green, it’s also full of rivers you can sail on.

If you’re looking to move here, you should know that the median home price is $162,500, while the property taxes you’ll have to pay for a house this expensive reach $1,042. The cost of living in the area is just a bit higher than the national average, but not so high that your funds would evaporate.

8. Malheur

Score: 10

Median home price: $133,800

Home tax: $1,354

Cost of living index: 96.6

Bordering Idaho and Nevada, Malheur County is situated in the south-east corner of the state, being the second largest county in Oregon by area, namely some 9,930 square miles. Despite the huge territory, there are only a little over 31,000 people living here. Unlike in other areas, the median age of the residents here is quite low, barely passing the 36 years mark.

The median home price in Malheur is $133,800, which isn’t necessarily terrible, but it’s not particularly great either. Taxes for such a property would reach $1,354.

Malheur county is a beautiful region with plenty of water holes to enjoy, peaks to hike on and nature to enjoy. For instance, the county is home, in part, to the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, to the Malheur and Whitman National Forests.