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Alsea, OR

Alsea, OR.

Population: 1,470 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alsea, OR is $469,868 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $467,800 after a median 379 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$469,868

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

379

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$469,868
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.1%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$475,035
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
$467,800
Median list price
$825,000
1-year sale-price change
-13.5%
Median days on market
379 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Alsea Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Chrome Products, Inc. (19.2 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
93.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Muddy Creek Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-227 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
53.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,043
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,930
Average weekly wage
$1,168
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

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

How it compares

AlseaState medianUS median
Median home value$469,868$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$467,800$460,000$325,000
Median days on market379 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,043$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 Alsea, OR?
$469,868.
What is the median sale price in Alsea, OR?
$467,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Alsea, OR?
Median days on market: 379 days.
What is typical rent in Alsea, OR?
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 Alsea, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Alsea, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Alsea, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alsea, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alsea, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alsea, OR?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alsea, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Alsea, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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