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Madras, OR

Madras, OR.

Population: 13,663 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Madras, OR is $372,791 — up 0.6% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,593/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$372,791

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$372,791
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+141.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$375,633
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
96
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,593/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Madras Elementary School, Metolius Elementary School, Madras High School, Jefferson County Middle School, Buff Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · volcanicActivity: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.5%
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)

Annual precipitation
9.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
238

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roberts Field (RDM) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST CHARLES MADRAS
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+101 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,524
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
59.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,831
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
97

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

How it compares

MadrasState medianUS median
Median home value$372,791$463,165$289,727
Typical rent$1,593/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,524$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 Madras, OR?
$372,791.
What is typical rent in Madras, OR?
Typical rent: $1,593/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Madras, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Madras, 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 Madras, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Madras, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Madras, OR?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Madras, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Madras, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Madras

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