Clatsop County, Oregon Housing Market
In Clatsop County, Oregon, the median home value is $468,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,180. This places Clatsop County at #164 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 within Oregon.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,000
- Establishments: 1,772
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 157
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,577 (avg $81,205)
- Outflow: 16,026 (avg $80,049)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Clatsop County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97110 | 405.9 | +19.61% | 2025 |
| 2 | 97016 | 289.4 | +2.68% | 2025 |
| 3 | 97131 | 328.4 | +0.24% | 2025 |
| 4 | 97103 | 350.3 | +4.08% | 2025 |
| 5 | 97138 | 330.9 | +2.64% | 2025 |
| 6 | 97146 | 305.7 | -3.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clatsop County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $468,300 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,180 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.2% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 33.1 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clatsop County is 21.1% above the Oregon state average and 105.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,180/month is 0.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 33.1, Clatsop County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Clatsop County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.2%, compared to 68.4% in Oregon and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | $467,900 | $2,071 |
| Park County | Montana | $467,500 | $976 |
| Crook County | Oregon | $467,000 | $1,283 |
| Madison County | Montana | $470,100 | $1,000 |
| Lake County | Colorado | $466,100 | $1,397 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County | $467,000 | $1,283 | 74.1% |
| Yamhill County | $471,700 | $1,480 | 69.4% |
| Polk County | $454,700 | $1,299 | 64.7% |
| Lane County | $430,600 | $1,355 | 59.7% |
| Jackson County | $430,200 | $1,358 | 65.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).