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Pendleton, OR — ZIP 97801

Population: 21,575 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97801 (Pendleton, OR) is $302,311 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,362/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$302,311

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$302,311
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+93.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$302,311
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
$310,000
Median list price
$314,950
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,362/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
InterMountain ESD, Pendleton SD 16
Schools include
InterMountain Virtual Learning Academy, McKay Creek Elementary School, Sherwood Heights Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Pendleton High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Annual precipitation
12.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
267

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
622
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,462
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,820

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Whitman Mission National Historic Site (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
50.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,898
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,997
Average weekly wage
$949
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
183

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

How it compares

ZIP 97801State medianUS median
Median home value$302,311$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$310,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,362/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,898$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 97801?
$302,311.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97801?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97801?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97801?
Typical rent: $1,362/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97801?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is ZIP 97801 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97801?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97801?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97801?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97801?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97801 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97801?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97801?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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