Columbia County, Oregon Housing Market
In Columbia County, Oregon, the median home value is $421,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,373. This places Columbia County at #249 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 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: $1,019
- Establishments: 1,316
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 78
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 21,938 (avg $78,249)
- Outflow: 20,722 (avg $78,646)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Columbia County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97064 | 312.4 | +11.54% | 2025 |
| 2 | 97231 | 234.9 | -12.57% | 2025 |
| 3 | 97018 | 259.6 | +1.47% | 2025 |
| 4 | 97051 | 278.8 | -3.24% | 2025 |
| 5 | 97048 | 264.7 | -3.10% | 2025 |
| 6 | 97056 | 275.9 | +4.32% | 2025 |
| 7 | 97053 | 275.9 | +0.68% | 2025 |
| 8 | 97054 | 252.2 | +17.97% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Columbia County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $421,600 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,373 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.1% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.6 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Columbia County is 9.0% above the Oregon state average and 85.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,373/month is 15.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.6, Columbia 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.
Columbia County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.1%, compared to 68.4% in Oregon and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | Montana | $421,800 | $901 |
| Clallam County | Washington | $421,800 | $1,152 |
| Washington County | Minnesota | $422,000 | $1,710 |
| Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | $421,100 | $1,623 |
| Carbon County | Montana | $420,800 | $844 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | $416,400 | $1,414 | 62.3% |
| Jackson County | $430,200 | $1,358 | 65.9% |
| Tillamook County | $430,200 | $1,246 | 74.3% |
| Lane County | $430,600 | $1,355 | 59.7% |
| Lincoln County | $410,800 | $1,201 | 71.5% |
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).