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Albany, OR — ZIP 97321

Population: 30,672 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97321 (Albany, OR) is $513,618 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,400 after a median 223 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,794/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$513,618

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

223

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$513,618
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+90.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$516,182
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
$337,400
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$229
Median days on market
223 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
137
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,794/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Oak Grove Elementary School, North Albany Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Takena Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A13
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Teledyne Wah Chang (3.8 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)

Annual precipitation
42.8 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)
34
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
114
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,731
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,946

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Hemmingson Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+592 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,507
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,338
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
201

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

How it compares

ZIP 97321State medianUS median
Median home value$513,618$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$337,400$460,000$325,000
Median days on market223 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,794/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,507$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 97321?
$513,618.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97321?
$337,400.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97321?
Median days on market: 223 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97321?
Typical rent: $1,794/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97321?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 97321 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A13.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97321?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97321?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97321?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Teledyne Wah Chang, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 97321?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97321 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97321?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97321?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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