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Lowell, OR — ZIP 97452

Population: 1,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97452 (Lowell, OR) is $445,571 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $476,500 after a median 68.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$445,571

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

68.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$445,571
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+11.4%
10-year appreciation
+93.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$453,650
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
$476,500
Median list price
$471,500
Median price per sqft
$283
1-year sale-price change
+25.4%
Median days on market
68.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
0.0%

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

Rents

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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Lundy Elementary School, Lowell Junior/Senior High School, Mountain View Academy, Bridge Charter Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
J. H. Baxter (23.9 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
362
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,416
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Lost Creek Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene Airport (EUG) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
18.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,599
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
131,889
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
572

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

How it compares

ZIP 97452State medianUS median
Median home value$445,571$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$476,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,599$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 97452?
$445,571.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97452?
$476,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97452?
Median days on market: 68.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97452?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,558/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97452?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 97452 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97452?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97452?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97452?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97452?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97452 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97452?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97452?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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