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Tidewater, OR

Tidewater, OR.

Population: 816 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tidewater, OR is $426,617 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 23 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,617

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,617
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$426,617
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
$405,000
Median list price
$531,000
Median price per sqft
$320
1-year sale-price change
-16.8%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
93.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Wakonda Beach State Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport Municipal Airport (ONP) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,905
Households with broadband internet
55.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,855
Average weekly wage
$853
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
147

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

How it compares

TidewaterState medianUS median
Median home value$426,617$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,905$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 Tidewater, OR?
$426,617.
What is the median sale price in Tidewater, OR?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tidewater, OR?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Tidewater, 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 Tidewater, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Tidewater, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Tidewater, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tidewater, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tidewater, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Tidewater, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tidewater, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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