Which Oregon county has the highest rent-to-price ratio?

Linn County, at 0.46%: a 2-bedroom rent of $1,726 against a median home value of $376,400. It's a rough comparison, and a high ratio can come with slower growth or weaker demand, so check the other columns too.

Where have Oregon home prices grown fastest?

Baker County, at an average of +12.2% a year over five years, on the FHFA House Price Index. Past growth doesn't predict future growth.

Where is the Oregon population growing fastest?

Crook County, at +2.7% a year, comparing two Census releases five years apart. These are estimates, and they're less exact for small places.

How does Oregon compare with the rest of the US?

Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.36% in Oregon and 0.52% nationwide. The ratio is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value.

Are home prices going up in Oregon?

Home prices in Oregon rose 24% over the 5 years to Q2 2026. In the latest year (to Q2 2026) they rose 2%. These figures come from the FHFA House Price Index for Oregon (state level), which tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes. It shows the trend for the area, not what any one home is worth.

Oregon real estate markets

Compare 29 Oregon counties by rent, home prices and property tax, using public government data. Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.36% in Oregon and 0.52% nationwide.

Where the numbers stand out

Highest rent-to-price: 0.46%; Linn County
Fastest price growth, 5-yr average: +12.2% a year; Baker County
Lowest property tax: 0.48%; Curry County
Lowest median home value: $240,400; Morrow County
Fastest population growth: +2.7% a year; Crook County
Lowest unemployment: 4.1%; Hood River County

29 counties · Swipe the table to see every column

US counties ranked by the column you choose. Column headers sort the table.
Market
Linn County, ORAlbany rents · Run a deal	0.46%	+2.2%	+7.7%	$376,400	$1,726	0.87%	130,706
Columbia County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.45%	+0.2%	+6.2%	$421,600	$1,878	0.74%	53,493
Wasco County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.44%	+1.6%	+7.2%	$367,400	$1,604	0.77%	26,552
Morrow County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.42%	+2.8%	+9.2%	$240,400	$1,014	0.81%	12,300
Marion County, ORSalem rents · Run a deal	0.41%	+2.6%	+7.3%	$416,400	$1,692	0.84%	349,244
Malheur County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.41%	-2.3%	+8.8%	$248,900	$1,014	0.75%	31,954
Yamhill County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.40%	+3.1%	+6.9%	$471,700	$1,878	0.73%	108,734
Umatilla County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.40%	+5.3%	+8.2%	$282,600	$1,131	0.90%	79,940
Klamath County, ORKlamath Falls rents · Run a deal	0.40%	+1.4%	+8.6%	$280,400	$1,134	0.62%	70,247
Douglas County, ORRoseburg rents · Run a deal	0.39%	+1.7%	+7.6%	$310,300	$1,212	0.61%	112,072
Union County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.38%	+4.6%	+9.8%	$294,600	$1,114	0.83%	26,144
Polk County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.37%	+2.8%	+7.5%	$454,700	$1,692	0.80%	89,662
Lane County, OREugene rents · Run a deal	0.36%	+1.2%	+7.1%	$430,600	$1,546	0.82%	384,207
Jackson County, ORMedford rents · Run a deal	0.36%	+1.1%	+5.7%	$430,200	$1,539	0.74%	222,645
Benton County, ORCorvallis rents · Run a deal	0.36%	+0.6%	+7.2%	$513,000	$1,857	0.95%	96,303
Curry County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.36%	+0.4%	+7.2%	$381,300	$1,379	0.48%	23,381
Baker County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.36%	+8.5%	+12.2%	$285,600	$1,014	0.78%	16,840
Coos County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.35%	0.0%	+8.0%	$337,800	$1,173	0.68%	64,827
Multnomah County, ORPortland rents · Run a deal	0.34%	+0.3%	+4.0%	$552,700	$1,878	0.96%	801,477
Lincoln County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.34%	-0.4%	+8.6%	$410,800	$1,400	0.81%	50,964
Josephine County, ORGrants Pass rents · Run a deal	0.33%	+1.8%	+5.8%	$404,300	$1,331	0.52%	88,179
Washington County, ORBeaverton rents · Run a deal	0.32%	-0.5%	+5.8%	$588,000	$1,878	0.84%	603,947
Jefferson County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.32%	+4.6%	+8.7%	$374,200	$1,213	0.69%	25,203
Clackamas County, ORPortland rents · Run a deal	0.31%	+1.6%	+6.4%	$611,000	$1,878	0.85%	423,975
Tillamook County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.30%	+0.5%	+8.4%	$430,200	$1,301	0.60%	27,496
Crook County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.30%	+3.3%	+8.7%	$467,000	$1,390	0.64%	26,277
Deschutes County, ORBend rents · Run a deal	0.29%	+0.8%	+8.7%	$650,900	$1,893	0.58%	206,334
Hood River County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.29%	+1.9%	+8.3%	$660,000	$1,888	0.53%	23,905
Clatsop County, OROregon rents · Run a deal	0.28%	+2.8%	+8.8%	$468,300	$1,318	0.69%	41,363

Home prices

Home prices in Oregon rose 24% over the 5 years to Q2 2026.

1 year: +2%
5 years: +24%
10 years: +80%

From the FHFA House Price Index for Oregon (state level), updated Mar 31, 2026. It tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes, so it shows the area's trend, not what any one home is worth. See what local prices suggest your rental is worth.

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How to read this

Use this to shortlist, not to decide. These are county-wide figures, and a single county can hold very different neighborhoods. Check a real deal with the rental cash flow calculator.

Rent-to-price is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value. It's a rough comparison between counties. The two figures describe different homes, and the home value lags current prices, so it can look better than today's market in places where prices rose quickly.

2-bed rent is HUD's Fair Market Rent (fiscal year from Oct 1, 2026): the 40th percentile for recent movers, including utilities. HUD often uses one figure across a whole metro area, so neighboring counties can match.

Home value and population are Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates through 2024. Home values are what owners report. Counties under 10,000 people aren't listed.

Prices are the FHFA House Price Index through 2025: the latest year's change, and the average yearly change over five years. FHFA calls its county index developmental, and it doesn't cover every county.

Property tax is median taxes paid divided by median home value, from the Census. It reflects what current owners pay. An investor buying today can pay more where assessments are capped for homeowners, as in Florida and California.

People and jobs: income, vacant homes (seasonal homes count as vacant, which can look high in vacation areas) and renters are Census 5-year estimates. Population growth compares two Census releases five years apart. Rent ÷ income is a year of the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of median household income. Unemployment is the Bureau of Labor Statistics yearly average for 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Oregon county has the highest rent-to-price ratio?: Linn County, at 0.46%: a 2-bedroom rent of $1,726 against a median home value of $376,400. It's a rough comparison, and a high ratio can come with slower growth or weaker demand, so check the other columns too.
Where have Oregon home prices grown fastest?: Baker County, at an average of +12.2% a year over five years, on the FHFA House Price Index. Past growth doesn't predict future growth.
Which Oregon county has the lowest property tax?: Curry County, at about 0.48% of home value, based on what current owners pay. An investor buying today can pay more where assessments are capped for homeowners.
Where is the Oregon population growing fastest?: Crook County, at +2.7% a year, comparing two Census releases five years apart. These are estimates, and they're less exact for small places.
How does Oregon compare with the rest of the US?: Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.36% in Oregon and 0.52% nationwide. The ratio is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value.
Are home prices going up in Oregon?: Home prices in Oregon rose 24% over the 5 years to Q2 2026. In the latest year (to Q2 2026) they rose 2%. These figures come from the FHFA House Price Index for Oregon (state level), which tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes. It shows the trend for the area, not what any one home is worth.