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West main, OR — ZIP 97501

Population: 44,670 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97501 (West main, OR) is $370,430 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,577/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$370,430

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$370,430
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+8.8%
10-year appreciation
+74.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$381,367
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
$299,000
Median list price
$300,000
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
133
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,577/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
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
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Griffin Creek Elementary School, Howard Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School, Washington Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Blue Ledge Mine (23.6 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
23.7 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
237

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
351
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,889
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,531

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASANTE ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ASANTE ROGUE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-251 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
39.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,514
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,004
Average weekly wage
$1,049
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
628

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

How it compares

ZIP 97501State medianUS median
Median home value$370,430$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$299,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,577/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,514$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 97501?
$370,430.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97501?
$299,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97501?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97501?
Typical rent: $1,577/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97501?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 97501 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97501?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97501?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97501?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97501?
12 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97501 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97501?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97501?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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