Gilliam County, Oregon Housing Market
In Gilliam County, Oregon, the median home value is $189,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,125. This places Gilliam County at #1526 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 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: $1,400
- Establishments: 118
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 724 (avg $75,058)
- Outflow: 674 (avg $74,214)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Gilliam County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,300 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.1% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.0 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Gilliam County is 51.0% below the Oregon state average and 16.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,125/month is 5.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0, buying a home in Gilliam County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Gilliam County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogle County | Illinois | $189,200 | $936 |
| York County | Nebraska | $189,400 | $877 |
| Grainger County | Tennessee | $189,200 | $746 |
| Bledsoe County | Tennessee | $189,400 | $830 |
| Effingham County | Illinois | $189,500 | $733 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | $211,800 | $1,032 | 65.9% |
| Lake County | $219,500 | $878 | 67.3% |
| Grant County | $229,700 | $789 | 76.7% |
| Morrow County | $240,400 | $995 | 71.6% |
| Harney County | $242,100 | $684 | 67.4% |
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).