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The dalles, OR — ZIP 97058

Population: 20,360 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97058 (The dalles, OR) is $395,056 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,000 after a median 66.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,625/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,056

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

66.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,056
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+117.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$395,493
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
$369,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$227
Median days on market
66.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,625/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Chenowith Elementary School, Colonel Wright Elementary School, Dry Hollow Elementary School, The Dalles Middle School, The Dalles High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Union Pacific Railroad Co. Tie-Treating Plant (4.3 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
54.0°F
Average high
65.5°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
214

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,057
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,574
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,528

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
51.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,065
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,363
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

ZIP 97058State medianUS median
Median home value$395,056$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$369,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,625/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,065$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 97058?
$395,056.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97058?
$369,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97058?
Median days on market: 66.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97058?
Typical rent: $1,625/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97058?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire.
Is ZIP 97058 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97058?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97058?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97058?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Union Pacific Railroad Co. Tie-Treating Plant, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 97058?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97058 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97058?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97058?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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