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Vale, OR — ZIP 97918

Population: 4,567 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 97918 (Vale, OR) is $333,372 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,909 after a median 68 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$333,372

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$333,372
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+123.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$335,992
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
$309,909
Median list price
$295,972
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$711/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$931/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,695/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Vale Elementary School, Willowcreek Elementary School, Vale High School, Vale Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.8 in
Annual snowfall
6.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
325
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,365
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Miller Memorial Airpark (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) (65 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER ONTARIO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
+52 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,955
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,971
Average weekly wage
$859
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

How it compares

ZIP 97918State medianUS median
Typical home value$333,372$456,022$285,053
Median sale price$309,909$469,612$319,906
Median days on market68 days49 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,955$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 97918?
$333,372.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97918?
$309,909.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97918?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97918?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97918?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, winter weather.
Is ZIP 97918 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 97918. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97918?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97918?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97918?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97918?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 97918 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97918?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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