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Heppner, OR

Heppner, OR.

Population: 1,998 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Heppner, OR is $253,924 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 176.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$253,924

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

176.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$253,924
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.8%
10-year appreciation
+105.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$253,924
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
$175,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-25.5%
Median days on market
176.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
91.8%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
3

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
Heppner Elementary School, Heppner Junior/Senior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.5%
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.7 in
Annual snowfall
15.7 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
240
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
240

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Lexington Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (HEPPNER)
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-19 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
55.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,893
Households with broadband internet
55.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,617
Average weekly wage
$1,329
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
49

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

How it compares

HeppnerState medianUS median
Median home value$253,924$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$175,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market177 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,893$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 Heppner, OR?
$253,924.
What is the median sale price in Heppner, OR?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Heppner, OR?
Median days on market: 176.5 days.
What is typical rent in Heppner, 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 Heppner, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire.
Is Heppner, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Heppner, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Heppner, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Heppner, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Heppner, OR?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Heppner, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Heppner, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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