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Saint helens, OR — ZIP 97051

Population: 17,347 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97051 (Saint helens, OR) is $429,852 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $426,500 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,698/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with earthquake, heatwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,852

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,852
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$433,975
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$426,500
Median list price
$459,999
Median price per sqft
$269
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,698/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
McBride Elementary School, St Helens Middle School, St Helens High School, Plymouth High School, St Helens Arthur Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Portland Harbor (19.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
329
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
550
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,590
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,006

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Grabhorn's Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+169 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,048
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,932
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97051State medianUS median
Median home value$429,852$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$426,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,698/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,048$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97051?
$429,852.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97051?
$426,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97051?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97051?
Typical rent: $1,698/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97051?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 97051 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97051?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97051?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97051?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97051?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97051 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97051?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97051?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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