Umatilla County, Oregon Housing Market
In Umatilla County, Oregon, the median home value is $282,600, with a median monthly rent of $997. This places Umatilla County at #716 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $1,080
- Establishments: 2,213
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 194
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 29,155 (avg $68,144)
- Outflow: 27,781 (avg $68,873)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Umatilla County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97801 | 274.1 | +6.68% | 2025 |
| 2 | 97862 | 333.3 | +4.22% | 2025 |
| 3 | 97882 | 298.8 | -0.77% | 2025 |
| 4 | 99362 | 356.0 | +3.88% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Umatilla County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,600 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.9% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.6 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Umatilla County is 26.9% below the Oregon state average and 24.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $997/month is 16.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Umatilla County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard County | Minnesota | $282,600 | $905 |
| Putnam County | Tennessee | $282,500 | $908 |
| Amelia County | Virginia | $282,400 | $1,164 |
| Leavenworth County | Kansas | $282,900 | $1,219 |
| Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | $282,900 | $1,573 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath County | $280,400 | $991 | 69.4% |
| Baker County | $285,600 | $865 | 71.5% |
| Wheeler County | $272,400 | $870 | 71.8% |
| Union County | $294,600 | $982 | 65.5% |
| Douglas County | $310,300 | $1,055 | 72.7% |
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 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).