The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97009 sells for about $750,000, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,252 a month.
ZIP 97009 — Damascus
The 97009 housing market remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. Prices continue to appreciate modestly, driven by limited supply and the area's appeal to buyers seeking space outside the dense Portland urban core. Market conditions are balanced, though high interest rates continue to temper transaction volume.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes who are willing to commute to the Portland metro area for employment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.4% · poverty 7.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 97009, Clackamas County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Boring area are generally low and stable, consistent with rural and semi-rural communities in Clackamas County that experience significantly lower violent crime rates than the Portland metropolitan average.
Schools serving the 97009 area are primarily part of the Oregon Trail School District, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings and is characterized by a focus on community-integrated education.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Pacific Northwest wildland-urban interface, with localized flood risks near the Clackamas River and its tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Portland metro area, with local growth focused on agricultural, small-scale commercial, and residential development rather than large-scale corporate campuses.
Property taxes are assessed by Clackamas County based on real market value, with rates determined by local levies and school district bonds; there are no state-level income taxes linked to property assessments.
Commuting from 97009 to the Portland employment core typically requires a 30-45 minute drive via Highway 26 or Highway 212, as public transit options are extremely limited in this rural ZIP.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including proximity to the Clackamas River for fishing and boating, various local parks, and rural trails, though major shopping and dining are concentrated in nearby Gresham.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is a mix of agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-based businesses, with most residents commuting to the broader Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Highway 26 serving as the primary arterial route; public transit access is minimal.
Development is strictly managed by Clackamas County's rural zoning and urban growth boundary policies, limiting large-scale residential or commercial expansion.
The Clackamas County Assessor maintains property values based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Oregon Trail School District levies, Clackamas County service district taxes, and various local fire and water district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk assessments, though the area remains insurable for most residential properties.
Oregon continues to see modest net domestic migration, though growth has slowed compared to the 2010-2020 period.
Oregon is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring specific notice periods and providing homeowners with limited redemption rights.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering material defects, though 'as-is' sales are permitted.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Hopscotch Portland4.817 mi
- Oaks Amusement Park4.416.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Happy Valley - Clackamas3.911.7 mi
- The People's Courts4.714.6 mi
- North Clackamas Aquatic Park4.512.1 mi
- Moda Center4.518 mi
- Providence Park4.618.8 mi
- Oregon Convention Center4.517.7 mi
- Revolution Hall4.616.9 mi
- Portland Art Museum4.618.2 mi
- Vista House at Crown Point4.89.6 mi
- Cinemark Century Eastport Plaza 164.512.8 mi
- Powell Butte Nature Park4.79.4 mi
- Blue Lake Regional Park4.411 mi
- Oxbow Regional Park4.66 mi
- OMSI4.517.3 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden4.619.4 mi
- The Grotto4.714.9 mi
- Vista House at Crown Point4.89.6 mi
- Hopscotch Portland4.817 mi
- Powell Butte Nature Park4.79.4 mi
- Blue Lake Regional Park4.411 mi
- Oxbow Regional Park4.66 mi
- Milo McIver State Park4.78.3 mi
- Rooster Rock State Park4.610.4 mi
- Portland Yacht Club4.720 mi
- Riverplace Marina4.617.6 mi
- eNRG Kayaking4.813.5 mi
- Tidewater Cove Marina4.519.1 mi
- Glendoveer Golf & Tennis4.411.8 mi
- Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course4.69.6 mi
- Eagle Landing Golf Course4.711 mi
- Persimmon Country Club4.55.7 mi
- Mountain View Golf Course42.4 mi
- Clackamas Town Center4.311.6 mi
- WinCo Foods4.311.9 mi
- Columbia Gorge Outlets4.29.1 mi
- Fred Meyer3.912.3 mi
- WinCo Foods4.112.8 mi
- Portland International Airport4.517.1 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.622.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive opportunities for fishing, rafting, and outdoor recreation.
A key segment of the regional trail system connecting to the Springwater Corridor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.