The story of this market
The typical home in Malheur County, Oregon sells for about $252,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 14.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 165% since 2000. Last year 2 of 6 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is winter weather, which FEMA rates very high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,014 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,014 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
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2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2021 (+21.3%). Worst: 2010 (-11.5%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.3%
OR · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,404
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
0%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 6 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
53
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $10,459,735.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
68.7%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 858 | 400 | 68.7% | 2.1% | $155,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Malheur County, Oregon
The Malheur County housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a decline in median sale prices and an increase in days on market. High interest rates and limited inventory are driving a more conservative approach among both buyers and sellers. Despite these headwinds, the region remains an affordable alternative to neighboring Idaho markets.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 8 cities · 9 ZIP reports
Median prices moved up 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.22% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 18.5% — a mixed stability profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this county — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Deterministic aggregate of 8 researched ZIP reports of 9 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Malheur County, Oregon — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 97901 | Adrian | $375,000 | $206 | +9.8% | 98 | — | — | — | 287 | $1,295 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97903 | Brogan | $213,500 | $155 | +11.9% | 54 | — | — | — | 53 | $1,150 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97907 | Harper | $468,422 | $183 | — | 264 | — | — | — | 9 | $1,014 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97910 | Juntura | $250,000 | $193 | — | 120 | 95% | 20% | 5 | 5 | $1,100 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97911 | Jordan Valley | $375,000 | — | +5.7% | 63 | — | — | — | 133 | $1,014 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97913 | Nyssa | $281,883 | $228 | +167% | 22 | 98.2% | 7.4% | 4.5 | 27 | $927 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97914 | Ontario | $326,000 | $249 | — | 61 | — | — | — | 37 | $1,800 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97918 | Vale | $347,000 | $185 | +2.4% | 88 | 97.5% | 12% | 5.2 | 42 | $1,150 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97920 | Westfall | $250,000 | $145 | — | 120 | 98% | — | — | 2 | $850 | researched Sep 26 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Malheur County are generally lower than national averages, though property crime remains the primary concern in more populated areas like Ontario. Regional comparisons suggest a stable trend consistent with rural Eastern Oregon.
Schools in Malheur County are primarily served by the Ontario and Vale school districts, which focus on providing foundational education in a rural context. Performance metrics are generally aligned with state averages for rural districts.
The county faces moderate wildfire risks typical of the high desert environment, necessitating proactive fire management and insurance considerations. Flood risks are localized primarily along the Snake River and Owyhee River corridors.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture, food processing, and logistics, with the Eastern Oregon Border Incentive program actively encouraging business investment. Infrastructure development is focused on supporting the regional agricultural supply chain.
Property taxes are assessed by the Malheur County Assessor based on real market value, with rates determined by local taxing districts including schools, cities, and special service districts. The state of Oregon does not impose a general sales tax.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, particularly in Ontario, with rents reflecting the regional cost of living. Short-term rental presence is minimal compared to urban centers.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and government services, with significant employment provided by regional distribution centers. The area is actively working to diversify its industrial base through economic development initiatives.
Transportation is primarily served by U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 95, which act as critical corridors for regional commerce and transit. Infrastructure is maintained to support heavy agricultural freight movement.
The Malheur County Assessor's office maintains property assessments based on annual market analysis and state-mandated appraisal cycles.
The county is served by various special districts including irrigation districts, rural fire protection districts, and hospital districts that provide essential services across municipal boundaries.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the availability of local fire protection services. Market health remains stable but sensitive to broader state-wide insurance trends.
- Pillars of Rome4.425.4 mi
- Leslie Gulch4.816.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A vast, rugged landscape offering world-class hiking, rafting, and wilderness exploration opportunities.
Provides river access and picnic areas along the Snake River, serving as a popular local gathering spot.
Celebrates the diverse cultural heritage of the region through exhibits, events, and community programming.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
applies when — Members of the Oregon National Guard or Reserve who are deployed.
Allows for the exemption of a portion of the assessed value of a primary residence from local property taxes for a period of three to five years in standard zones, or up to 15 years in rural zones.
Business Oregon Enterprise Zone statutes
applies when — Qualified disabled veterans or their surviving spouses meeting specific disability or service-connected criteria.
Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the primary residence, effectively lowering the property tax burden based on the exemption amount set by statute.
ORS 307.250
applies when — Delinquency of property taxes for a period of three years from the earliest date of delinquency.
The county may initiate foreclosure proceedings to seize the property to satisfy the tax lien. Owners have redemption rights prior to the judgment of foreclosure.
ORS 312.010
Tax is calculated on the lesser of Real Market Value (RMV) or Maximum Assessed Value (MAV). MAV is limited to a 3% annual growth rate unless physical changes occur to the property. The tax is the product of the taxable assessed value and the local taxing district's millage rate.
Oregon Constitution; ORS Chapter 308
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.