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Cannon beach, OR

Cannon beach, OR.

Population: 1,135 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cannon beach, OR is $927,256 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $886,500 after a median 25 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, tsunami, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$927,256

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$927,256
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+114.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$927,256
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
$886,500
Median list price
$1.05M
Median price per sqft
$670
1-year sale-price change
-43.5%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
The Cannon Beach Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, tsunami, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Astoria Marine Construction Company (17.5 mi — proposed for listing)
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
58.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,152
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
766

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Seaside Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Astoria Regional Airport (AST) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE SEASIDE HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,841
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,624
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

How it compares

Cannon beachState medianUS median
Median home value$927,256$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$886,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,841$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 Cannon beach, OR?
$927,256.
What is the median sale price in Cannon beach, OR?
$886,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cannon beach, OR?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Cannon beach, 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 Cannon beach, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, tsunami, earthquake, landslide.
Is Cannon beach, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in Cannon beach, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cannon beach, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cannon beach, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cannon beach, OR?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cannon beach, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cannon beach, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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