The story of this market
The typical home in Marion County, Oregon sells for about $458,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 205% since 2000. Last year 43 of 64 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,692 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,692 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Moderate.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+2.3%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2006 (+15.6%). Worst: 2011 (-9.2%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.3%
OR · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$2,341
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+2.3%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 64 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
71
Relatively Moderate
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $171,067,833.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
77.9%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18180 | 9815 | 77.9% | 6.5% | $275,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Marion County, Oregon
The Marion County housing market shows signs of stabilization with modest year-over-year price growth and a steady increase in active inventory. While days on market have lengthened slightly, demand remains supported by the region's stable government-based economy and ongoing population growth.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2026) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved down 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 73 days on market with 0.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
4% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 90.53% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Owned and leased federal assets with active or excess status, per the General Services Administration's Real Estate Across the United States inventory (read 2026-09-25). A federal footprint read on this county — not a market valuation, and never an attribute of any individual property or tenant.
Deterministic aggregate of 25 researched ZIP reports of 29 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Marion County, Oregon — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Sep 20, 2026.
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| 97002 | Aurora | $899,999 | $401 | 0% | 129 | — | — | — | 33 | $1,683 | researched Sep 16 |
| 97020 | Donald | $527,475 | $255 | +3.2% | 45 | 98.5% | 22% | 3.8 | 1,200 | $1,650 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97026 | Gervais | $449,655 | $266 | -0.1% | 56 | — | — | — | 536 | $1,692 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97032 | Hubbard | $449,655 | $266 | -0.1% | 56 | — | — | — | 536 | $1,692 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97071 | Woodburn | $429,000 | $287 | -4.6% | 57 | 98.5% | 24% | 2.5 | 249 | $1,650 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97137 | St. Paul | $449,655 | $266 | -0.1% | 56 | 98.5% | 24% | 1.6 | 867 | $1,300 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97301 | Salem | $458,497 | $287 | -1.8% | 48 | 99.5% | 24% | 3.6 | 1,280 | $1,227 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97302 | Salem | $449,655 | $266 | -0.1% | 56 | 99.5% | 24% | 2.4 | 1,280 | $1,385 | researched Sep 19 |
| 97303 | Salem | $450,000 | $266 | -0.1% | 56 | 99.5% | 24% | 3.6 | 128 | $1,400 | researched Sep 26 |
| 97304 | Salem | $590,000 | $230 | +5.1% | 22 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 178 | $1,910 | researched Sep 26 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Marion County are generally higher than the Oregon state average, with property crime being the primary concern in urban centers like Salem. Law enforcement agencies continue to focus on community policing initiatives to address these trends.
School quality varies significantly across the county, with districts in suburban areas generally receiving higher performance ratings than those in more rural or densely populated urban cores. The Salem-Keizer School District is the largest, serving a diverse student population with varying academic outcomes.
The county faces moderate risks from seasonal wildfires in forested areas and potential flooding along the Willamette River corridor. Residents are encouraged to maintain defensible space and review flood insurance coverage as part of standard property maintenance.
Economic momentum is driven by the state capital's government sector, healthcare, and a growing food processing industry. Infrastructure projects, including highway improvements and downtown revitalization efforts in Salem, continue to support regional development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Oregon) — Active-Duty Military Property Tax Exemption: Allows for the exemption of a portion of the assessed value of a primary residence from local property taxes for a period of three to five years in standard zones, or up to 15 years in rural zones. State (Oregon) — Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the primary residence, effectively lowering the property tax burden based on the exemption amount set by statute. State (Oregon) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated on the lesser of Real Market Value (RMV) or Maximum Assessed Value (MAV). MAV is limited to a 3% annual growth rate unless physical changes occur to the property. The tax is the product of the taxable assessed value and the local taxing district's millage rate.
The economy is anchored by state government operations in Salem, alongside a robust agricultural and food processing sector. Healthcare systems and education also serve as major regional employers.
The county is served by Interstate 5, providing a primary north-south corridor, while regional transit is supported by the Cherriots bus system in the Salem-Keizer area.
The Marion County Assessor's office manages property valuations in accordance with state-mandated assessment cycles and constitutional tax limitations.
The county contains numerous special districts, including rural fire protection districts, water control districts, and the Chemeketa Community College district.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk assessments, leading some carriers to tighten underwriting standards in high-risk zones.
- Enchanted Forest4.720.4 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.319.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.120.9 mi
- River Road City Park Splash Pad4.423.3 mi
- Oregon Axe4.922.7 mi
- Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm4.720.4 mi
- Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center4.321.9 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.514.1 mi
- Oregon Renaissance Faire4.329.6 mi
- Clackamas County Fairgrounds4.429.5 mi
- South Falls District4.93.7 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.514.1 mi
- North Falls4.93.2 mi
- Camp Dakota Family Camping & Adventures!4.67.6 mi
- Regal Santiam4.220 mi
- Gilbert House Children's Museum4.623 mi
- Bush's Pasture Park4.722.4 mi
- Willamette Heritage Center4.722.1 mi
- Powerland Heritage Park4.823.6 mi
- Historic Carousel & Museum4.829.2 mi
- Silver Falls State Park4.92.8 mi
- South Falls District4.93.7 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.514.1 mi
- South Falls Lodge Trailhead4.93.9 mi
- Scotts Mills Falls4.514 mi
- Detroit Lake Marina4.522.9 mi
- Evergreen Golf Course4.518.9 mi
- Santiam Golf Club Inc4.411.3 mi
- Meadowlawn4.119.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.319.4 mi
- Safeway4.114.7 mi
- Safeway3.910.3 mi
- Fordyce Farm inc.4.717.6 mi
- Mt. Angel Sausage Company4.618.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Oregon's largest state park, famous for its 'Trail of Ten Falls' and lush temperate rainforest scenery.
Provides extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and riverside recreation throughout the county.
Located in Salem, this historic site serves as the center of state government and features public grounds and tours.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures reflect county-wide aggregates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
applies when — Members of the Oregon National Guard or Reserve who are deployed.
Allows for the exemption of a portion of the assessed value of a primary residence from local property taxes for a period of three to five years in standard zones, or up to 15 years in rural zones.
Business Oregon Enterprise Zone statutes
applies when — Qualified disabled veterans or their surviving spouses meeting specific disability or service-connected criteria.
Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the primary residence, effectively lowering the property tax burden based on the exemption amount set by statute.
ORS 307.250
Tax is calculated on the lesser of Real Market Value (RMV) or Maximum Assessed Value (MAV). MAV is limited to a 3% annual growth rate unless physical changes occur to the property. The tax is the product of the taxable assessed value and the local taxing district's millage rate.
Oregon Constitution; ORS Chapter 308
applies when — Delinquency of property taxes for a period of three years from the earliest date of delinquency.
The county may initiate foreclosure proceedings to seize the property to satisfy the tax lien. Owners have redemption rights prior to the judgment of foreclosure.
ORS 312.010
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.