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Colton, OR

Colton, OR.

Population: 3,427 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colton, OR is $659,336 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $637,000 after a median 72 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$659,336

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$659,336
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+88.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$659,336
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
$637,000
Median list price
$729,900
Median price per sqft
$399
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
2

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Colton Elementary School, Colton High School, Colton Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Northwest Pipe & Casing/Hall Process Co (18.6 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)

Annual precipitation
52.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,062
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,517

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Skyhill Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Aurora State Airport (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE WILLAMETTE FALLS MEDICAL CENTER, LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+425 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
21.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,768
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
156,620
Average weekly wage
$1,296
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
743

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

How it compares

ColtonState medianUS median
Median home value$659,336$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$637,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,768$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 Colton, OR?
$659,336.
What is the median sale price in Colton, OR?
$637,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Colton, OR?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Colton, 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 Colton, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Colton, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Colton, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colton, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colton, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colton, OR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colton, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Colton, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Colton, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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