The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97044 sells for about $485,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 97044 — Odell
The housing market in 97044 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by limited supply. Demand is primarily local, reflecting the rural agricultural nature of the area rather than speculative investment.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural, agricultural lifestyle with proximity to the Columbia River Gorge, rather than urban commuters or investors looking for high-density rental yields.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97044, Hood River County, OR
Schools serving the Odell area are part of the Hood River County School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard Pacific Northwest wildfire risks and seasonal weather patterns; property insurance availability remains consistent with broader Oregon rural market trends.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the regional agricultural sector, specifically fruit production, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Hood River County based on real market value; special districts include local fire, school, and utility service districts.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling toward Hood River or the broader Columbia River Gorge employment corridor.
The area offers proximity to outdoor recreation including hiking, fruit loop orchard tours, and access to Columbia River Gorge amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from seasonal agricultural workers and local residents, with limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is heavily anchored by agriculture, particularly the pear and apple industries, with secondary support from tourism and local services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along Highway 35, with limited public transit options connecting to the city of Hood River.
Development is largely constrained by land-use regulations protecting agricultural land, with minimal large-scale residential pipeline activity.
Hood River County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Hood River County School District, local fire district, and rural utility service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and state-level insurance market conditions.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 97044 profiles.
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.
A scenic 35-mile drive through local orchards and vineyards.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.