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Vale, OR

Vale, OR.

Population: 4,567 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vale, OR is $345,921 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,000 after a median 147 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$345,921

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

147

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$345,921
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+126.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$346,994
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
$312,000
Median list price
$328,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
-9.6%
Median days on market
147 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.6%
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Vale Elementary School, Willowcreek Elementary School, Vale High School, Vale Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.1%
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
51.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
325
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,365
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Miller Memorial Airpark (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ontario Municipal Airport (ONO) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER ONTARIO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+52 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
48.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,955
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,827
Average weekly wage
$788
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

How it compares

ValeState medianUS median
Median home value$345,921$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$312,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market147 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,955$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 Vale, OR?
$345,921.
What is the median sale price in Vale, OR?
$312,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Vale, OR?
Median days on market: 147 days.
What is typical rent in Vale, 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 Vale, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Vale, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Vale, 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 Vale, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vale, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vale, OR?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vale, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Vale, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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