Linn County, Oregon Housing Market
In Linn County, Oregon, the median home value is $376,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,320. This places Linn County at #348 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #20 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: $1,121
- Establishments: 3,567
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 140
- Multi-family: 49
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 52,366 (avg $68,848)
- Outflow: 49,517 (avg $69,706)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Linn County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97358 | 353.1 | +10.89% | 2025 |
| 2 | 97360 | 289.3 | -6.32% | 2025 |
| 3 | 97374 | 305.2 | -1.67% | 2025 |
| 4 | 97355 | 314.9 | +4.20% | 2025 |
| 5 | 97383 | 305.6 | -3.37% | 2025 |
| 6 | 97327 | 305.9 | +1.11% | 2025 |
| 7 | 97386 | 305.9 | +1.47% | 2025 |
| 8 | 97352 | 315.4 | -0.52% | 2025 |
| 9 | 97322 | 297.4 | -0.25% | 2025 |
| 10 | 97377 | 278.0 | +21.17% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Linn County Compares
| Metric | Linn County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $376,400 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,320 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.9% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.8 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Linn County is 2.7% below the Oregon state average and 65.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,320/month is 10.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Linn County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Idaho | $376,500 | $830 |
| Boone County | Indiana | $376,200 | $1,359 |
| Sublette County | Wyoming | $376,200 | $1,209 |
| Parker County | Texas | $375,900 | $1,500 |
| Mercer County | New Jersey | $377,700 | $1,623 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | $374,200 | $941 | 72.0% |
| Curry County | $381,300 | $1,241 | 74.2% |
| Wasco County | $367,400 | $1,008 | 67.5% |
| Wallowa County | $394,800 | $981 | 72.5% |
| Josephine County | $404,300 | $1,194 | 71.7% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).