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Elgin, OR

Elgin, OR.

Population: 2,384 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elgin, OR is $277,010 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,000 after a median 69 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, coldwave, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,010

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,010
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+37.8%
10-year appreciation
+103.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$277,010
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
$267,000
Median list price
$326,750
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Stella Mayfield Elementary School, Elgin High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
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
34.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
26
Days with Good air quality
305
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
718
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,114
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,006

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Whitman Mission National Historic Site (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Lazy F Ranch Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,770
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
51.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,335
Average weekly wage
$924
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

ElginState medianUS median
Median home value$277,010$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$267,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,770$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 Elgin, OR?
$277,010.
What is the median sale price in Elgin, OR?
$267,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elgin, OR?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Elgin, 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 Elgin, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Elgin, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in Elgin, OR?
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 Elgin, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elgin, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elgin, OR?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elgin, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elgin, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 26. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elgin, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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