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Klamath falls, OR

Klamath falls, OR.

Population: 33,222 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Klamath falls, OR is $327,940 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,333/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, avalanche, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,940

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,940
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+101.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$329,295
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
$345,000
Median list price
$369,500
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
134
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,333/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Klamath County SD, Klamath Falls City Schools
Schools include
Ferguson Elementary School, Henley Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School, Shasta Elementary School, Stearns Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Ridge Estates (8.4 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
15.1 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
605
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,406
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,189

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tule Lake National Monument (24 mi)
National parks include
Tule Lake National Monument, Lava Beds National Monument, Crater Lake National Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+97 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
40.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,898
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,868
Average weekly wage
$914
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
142

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

How it compares

Klamath fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$327,940$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$345,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,333/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,898$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 Klamath falls, OR?
$327,940.
What is the median sale price in Klamath falls, OR?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Klamath falls, OR?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Klamath falls, OR?
Typical rent: $1,333/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Klamath falls, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Klamath falls, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Klamath falls, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Klamath falls, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Klamath falls, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Klamath falls, OR?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Klamath falls, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Klamath falls, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Klamath falls, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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