Lincoln County, Oregon Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Oregon, the median home value is $410,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,201. This places Lincoln County at #266 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $927
- Establishments: 1,880
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 116
- Multi-family: 93
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 21,473 (avg $75,031)
- Outflow: 19,617 (avg $74,460)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97376 | 275.2 | -8.81% | 2025 |
| 2 | 97368 | 366.9 | +4.78% | 2025 |
| 3 | 97341 | 371.9 | +4.78% | 2025 |
| 4 | 97391 | 351.7 | +8.98% | 2025 |
| 5 | 97394 | 323.4 | +12.92% | 2025 |
| 6 | 97367 | 327.9 | -4.32% | 2025 |
| 7 | 97365 | 324.7 | +1.34% | 2025 |
| 8 | 97380 | 361.2 | +15.15% | 2023 |
| 9 | 97366 | 282.5 | +13.96% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $410,800 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,201 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.5% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.5 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 6.2% above the Oregon state average and 80.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,201/month is 0.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.5, Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane County | Utah | $410,900 | $1,072 |
| Spokane County | Washington | $410,700 | $1,283 |
| Boundary County | Idaho | $410,500 | $877 |
| Sarasota County | Florida | $411,800 | $1,818 |
| Wayne County | Utah | $411,800 | $884 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | $416,400 | $1,414 | 62.3% |
| Josephine County | $404,300 | $1,194 | 71.7% |
| Columbia County | $421,600 | $1,373 | 76.1% |
| Wallowa County | $394,800 | $981 | 72.5% |
| 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).