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Monmouth, OR — ZIP 97361

Population: 14,488 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97361 (Monmouth, OR) is $479,901 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $494,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,479/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with earthquake, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$479,901

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$479,901
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$481,939
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
$494,000
Median list price
$515,000
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,479/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
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
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Central SD 13J, Dallas SD 2
Schools include
Monmouth Elementary School, Ash Creek Elementary School, Luckiamute Valley Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Teledyne Wah Chang (15.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
284
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,670
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,528

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Jpm Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SALEM HOSPITAL, SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY 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)
+108 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,525
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,571
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

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

How it compares

ZIP 97361State medianUS median
Median home value$479,901$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$494,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,479/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,525$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 97361?
$479,901.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97361?
$494,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97361?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97361?
Typical rent: $1,479/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97361?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 97361 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97361?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97361?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97361?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97361?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97361 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97361?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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