The story of this market
The typical home in Washington County, Oregon sells for about $585,000, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.67%), a market in balance. Homes take about 56 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 197% since 2000. Last year 46 of 121 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,878 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,878 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
0%
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: 2006 (+17.5%). Worst: 2009 (-10.1%). 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
$2,550
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 121 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
49
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $270,290,433.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
81.9%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32371 | 18331 | 81.9% | 5.2% | $415,000 |
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 Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded).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.
Washington County, Oregon
The Washington County housing market is showing signs of stabilization as inventory levels rise and price growth moderates. While demand remains solid due to the region's strong employment base, buyers are benefiting from a more balanced market compared to previous years.
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: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 71.37% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 17 researched ZIP reports of 22 — 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.
Washington 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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Oct 15, 2026.
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| 97005 | Beaverton | $434,000 | $313 | 0% | 35 | — | — | — | 65 | $1,663 | researched Sep 16 |
| 97006 | Beaverton | $505,000 | $315 | +3.1% | 25 | 99.2% | 22% | 2.8 | 156 | $1,959 | researched Sep 16 |
| 97007 | Beaverton | $634,000 | $315 | -3.1% | 33 | 98% | 25% | 2.5 | 292 | $1,851 | researched Sep 16 |
| 97008 | Beaverton | $591,000 | $312 | +3.6% | 8 | 100% | — | — | 114 | $1,737 | researched Oct 1 |
| 97035 | Lake Oswego | $752,772 | $531 | -0.2% | 86 | — | — | — | 168 | $1,878 | researched Oct 1 |
| 97062 | Tualatin | $610,000 | $325 | +0.3% | 82 | — | — | — | 54 | $1,809 | researched Sep 18 |
| 97078 | Beaverton | $497,000 | $315 | -1.2% | 38 | 98.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 58 | $1,895 | researched Sep 19 |
| 97106 | Banks | $725,000 | $224 | +2.5% | 68 | 98.5% | 12% | 4.2 | 30 | $1,719 | researched Sep 20 |
| 97113 | Cornelius | $480,000 | $245 | +2.5% | 42 | 98.5% | 12% | 3.1 | 56 | $1,531 | researched Sep 16 |
| 97116 | Forest Grove | $505,000 | $263 | -8.2% | 102 | 98.5% | 3.8% | 2.2 | 182 | $1,463 | researched Sep 16 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Washington County generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Portland metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a proactive community policing strategy to address regional trends.
The county is served by several highly-rated school districts, including Beaverton and Tigard-Tualatin, which are recognized for strong academic performance and diverse extracurricular offerings.
The area faces moderate risks from wildfire in rural western portions and seasonal flooding along the Tualatin River basin. Insurance markets remain stable but are increasingly sensitive to wildfire mitigation efforts.
The county serves as the primary hub for Oregon's 'Silicon Forest,' anchored by major employers like Intel and Nike. Significant infrastructure investment continues to support high-density residential and commercial development along the MAX Light Rail corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Oregon) — Active-Duty Military Property Tax Exemption: 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. State (Oregon) — Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: 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. State (Oregon) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: 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.
The economy is heavily driven by the technology and athletic apparel sectors, with Intel and Nike serving as the largest private employers. The region maintains a strong economic momentum due to its concentration of high-tech manufacturing and research facilities.
The county is well-integrated into the Portland regional transit network, featuring extensive MAX Light Rail service and major highway corridors like US-26 and OR-217.
The Washington County Assessor's office manages property valuations in accordance with Oregon's strict constitutional assessment caps, ensuring predictable but limited annual tax growth.
The county is served by numerous special districts, including Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and various water and sewer districts that operate independently of city boundaries.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though insurers are increasingly factoring in wildfire risk assessments for properties located in the western, more rural parts of the county.
- Hopscotch Portland4.823.5 mi
- Oaks Amusement Park4.423.7 mi
- Wings & Waves Waterpark4.123.7 mi
- Langer's Entertainment Center4.419.4 mi
- Bullwinkle's4.424.4 mi
- Moda Center4.522.9 mi
- Providence Park4.621.7 mi
- Oregon Convention Center4.523.1 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.622.1 mi
- Revolution Hall4.623.6 mi
- Cinemark Cedar Hills 164.516.2 mi
- Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum4.98.9 mi
- Langer's Entertainment Center4.419.4 mi
- KingPins Family Entertainment Center4.516.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park3.817.9 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden4.620.9 mi
- OMSI4.523 mi
- The Grotto4.727.3 mi
- Hopscotch Portland4.823.5 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.622.1 mi
- Tualatin Hills Nature Park4.714.9 mi
- Hidden Creek Park West4.810.2 mi
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park4.713.5 mi
- THPRD Center at PCC Rock Creek4.713.7 mi
- Cooper Mountain Nature Park4.714.5 mi
- Topgolf Hillsboro4.510.4 mi
- RedTail Golf Center418.4 mi
- The Reserve Vineyard & Golf Club4.611.5 mi
- Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club4.48 mi
- Wildwood Golf Course4.615.7 mi
- Washington Square4.418.6 mi
- Uwajimaya Beaverton4.717.6 mi
- WinCo Foods4.416.3 mi
- Fred Meyer417.1 mi
- Fred Meyer4.214.5 mi
- Portland International Airport4.526.6 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.617.8 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 222-acre wildlife preserve offering extensive trails and educational programs for residents.
A major regional shopping destination featuring high-end retail and dining options.
Home to the Hillsboro Hops, this facility serves as a primary venue for regional sports and entertainment.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov
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.