Sherman County, Oregon Housing Market

In Sherman County, Oregon, the median home value is $211,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,032. This places Sherman County at #1282 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 within Oregon.

Median Home Value $211,800
Median Rent $1,032/mo
Owner Occupancy 65.9%
Price/Rent Ratio 17.1

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

0
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $0
  • Establishments: 82
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+63
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 767 (avg $78,313)
  • Outflow: 704 (avg $80,202)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Sherman County Compares

MetricSherman CountyOregon AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $211,800 $386,691 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $1,032 $1,190 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 65.9% 68.4% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 17.1 26.8 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Sherman County is 45.2% below the Oregon state average and 7.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,032/month is 13.3% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Sherman County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.

Sherman County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.9%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
St. James Parish Louisiana $211,800 $903
Alexander County North Carolina $211,800 $764
Madison County Tennessee $211,800 $1,123
McMinn County Tennessee $211,800 $803
Yuma County Colorado $211,700 $942

Other Counties in Oregon

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Lake County $219,500 $878 67.3%
Grant County $229,700 $789 76.7%
Gilliam County $189,300 $1,125 74.1%
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).