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Gearhart, OR — ZIP 97138

Population: 11,035 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97138 (Gearhart, OR) is $507,020 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $641,500 after a median 122 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,715/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, tsunami, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$507,020

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

122

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$507,020
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-3.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+78.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$530,894
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
$641,500
Median list price
$792,700
Median price per sqft
$209
Median days on market
122 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
130
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,715/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Jewell SD 8, Seaside SD 10
Schools include
Jewell School, Seaside Middle School, Pacific Ridge Elementary School, Seaside High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, tsunami, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Astoria Marine Construction Company (24.5 mi — proposed for listing)
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
52.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,649
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,878

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Holce & Oblack Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Astoria Regional Airport (AST) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE SEASIDE HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
43.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,469
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,624
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

How it compares

ZIP 97138State medianUS median
Median home value$507,020$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$641,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market122 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,715/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,469$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 97138?
$507,020.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97138?
$641,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97138?
Median days on market: 122 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97138?
Typical rent: $1,715/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97138?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, tsunami, earthquake, landslide.
Is ZIP 97138 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97138?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97138?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97138?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97138?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97138 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97138?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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