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Philomath, OR — ZIP 97370

Population: 9,521 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 97370 (Philomath, OR) is $522,527 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $449,867 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,974/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$522,527

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$522,527
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+1.5%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$524,797
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$449,867
Median list price
$441,483
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,974/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,365/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,487/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,857/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,571/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,102/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)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
Schools include
Kings Valley Charter School, Philomath Elementary School, Philomath Middle School, Philomath High School, Clemens Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Chrome Products, Inc. (8.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
852
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,116
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,892

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MCKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER, SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER - RIVERBEND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-227 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,145
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,490
Average weekly wage
$1,242
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
484

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

How it compares

ZIP 97370State medianUS median
Typical home value$522,527$456,022$285,053
Median sale price$449,867$469,612$319,906
Median days on market47 days49 days48 days
Typical rent$1,974/mo$1,789/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$4,145$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 typical home value in ZIP 97370?
$522,527.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97370?
$449,867.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97370?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97370?
Typical rent: $1,974/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97370?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 97370 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 97370. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97370?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97370?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97370?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97370?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 97370 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97370?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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