The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97913 sells for about $281,883, or $228 per square foot.
Prices are up +167% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 97913 — Nyssa
The Nyssa housing market has experienced significant price appreciation over the last decade, though current activity remains modest with low inventory. Market conditions are driven by local affordability and agricultural economic stability, resulting in a steady but slow-moving environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordability, as well as investors looking for entry-level housing in a rural agricultural setting.
Median prices moved up 167.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 18.2% — a mixed stability 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 11.5%/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 11.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97913, Malheur 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.
Schools in the Nyssa area are generally characterized by moderate performance metrics within the Nyssa School District.
The region faces standard wildfire and wind risks common to Eastern Oregon, with insurance availability remaining stable but subject to regional premium adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural production and small-scale commercial services, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Malheur County based on local millage rates, which include funding for the Nyssa School District and local municipal services.
Commutes are primarily local within the Nyssa and Ontario corridor, with limited public transit options necessitating personal vehicle use.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation along the Snake River and local community parks, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in the Nyssa city center.
The rental market shows moderate vacancy pressure with a significant share of renter-occupied households, reflecting a stable but price-sensitive demand.
The economy is anchored by the agricultural sector, including crop production and food processing, which serves as the primary employment base for the region.
Transportation is heavily reliant on Highway 201, serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity and freight movement.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing agricultural infrastructure.
Malheur County utilizes a standard ad valorem assessment system based on annual market value updates.
Parcels are subject to Nyssa School District levies and local Malheur County service district assessments.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments.
Oregon is a judicial and non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice requirements for homeowners.
Oregon law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement covering material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Lake Owyhee State Park4.67.6 mi
- Lake Owyhee State Park4.67.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community green space for local recreation.
Provides regional access for fishing and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.