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Ashland, OR — ZIP 97520

Population: 26,512 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97520 (Ashland, OR) is $558,510 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $577,500 after a median 30.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,117/month. 7 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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$558,510

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

30.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$558,510
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+3.3%
10-year appreciation
+36.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$577,619
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
$577,500
Median list price
$580,000
Median price per sqft
$317
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
30.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
100
For-sale inventory
194
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
130
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
64 days
New listings (monthly)
52

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,117/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Ashland SD 5, Pinehurst SD 94
Schools include
Bellview Elementary School, Helman Elementary School, Walker Elementary School, Ashland Middle School, Ashland High 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
A
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
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
52.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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
16.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
103
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,409
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,722

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (43 mi)
National parks include
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, Crater Lake National Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field (AHM) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASANTE ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
33.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,996
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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 97520State medianUS median
Median home value$558,510$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$577,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,117/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,996$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 97520?
$558,510.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97520?
$577,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97520?
Median days on market: 30.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97520?
Typical rent: $2,117/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97520?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 97520 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97520?
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 97520?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97520?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97520?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97520 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97520?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97520?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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