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Jefferson, OR

Jefferson, OR.

Population: 6,497 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jefferson, OR is $457,488 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 96.5 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 earthquake, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$457,488

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

96.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$457,488
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+13.9%
10-year appreciation
+104.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$462,578
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
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$240
Median days on market
96.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson High School, Jefferson Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Teledyne Wah Chang (6.4 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
42.8 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
128

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,293
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,794

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Gilmour Ag Air Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SALEM HOSPITAL, SANTIAM HOSPITAL & CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-237 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,869
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
130,506
Average weekly wage
$1,036
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
843

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

How it compares

JeffersonState medianUS median
Median home value$457,488$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$460,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market97 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,869$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 Jefferson, OR?
$457,488.
What is the median sale price in Jefferson, OR?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jefferson, OR?
Median days on market: 96.5 days.
What is typical rent in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Jefferson, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Jefferson, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jefferson, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jefferson, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jefferson, OR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jefferson, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jefferson, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jefferson, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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