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Prineville, OR

Prineville, OR.

Population: 22,960 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Prineville, OR is $432,784 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,000 after a median 285 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,646/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$432,784

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

285

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$432,784
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+14.5%
10-year appreciation
+117.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$445,258
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
$273,000
Median list price
$357,250
Median price per sqft
$162
Median days on market
285 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
206
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
96 days
New listings (monthly)
44

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,646/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Crook County SD, Mitchell SD 55
Schools include
Crooked River Elementary School, Crook County Middle School, Crook County High School, Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School, Barnes Butte Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
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
50.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.7 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
171

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
238
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,315

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Wilson Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roberts Field (RDM) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER PRINEVILLE
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)
+330 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,778
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
57.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,178
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
140

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

How it compares

PrinevilleState medianUS median
Median home value$432,784$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$273,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market285 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,646/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,778$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 Prineville, OR?
$432,784.
What is the median sale price in Prineville, OR?
$273,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Prineville, OR?
Median days on market: 285 days.
What is typical rent in Prineville, OR?
Typical rent: $1,646/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prineville, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Prineville, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Prineville, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Prineville, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prineville, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prineville, OR?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Prineville, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Prineville, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Prineville, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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