The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97720 sells for about $191,000, or $157 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 97720 — Burns
The housing market in ZIP 97720 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady local demand. While affordability is higher than in urban Oregon centers, the market is constrained by a lack of new construction and a reliance on traditional agricultural and public sector employment. Current conditions reflect a balanced market where buyers and sellers are adjusting to moderate interest rate environments.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle, including retirees and individuals employed in local agriculture or government sectors who prioritize affordability over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — 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 5.8%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 97720, Harney County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Burns are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural Harney County setting.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Harney County School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban districts.
The region faces significant wildfire risks during summer months, and property insurance premiums are increasingly influenced by these environmental hazards.
Economic momentum is largely tied to agriculture, government services, and regional logistics, with limited large-scale industrial development compared to Central Oregon hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by Harney County based on real market value; there are no local sales taxes, and the area is subject to standard Oregon state income tax structures.
Commutes are primarily local within the Burns-Hines area, with long-distance travel required for access to major employment centers like Bend or Ontario.
The area offers extensive access to high-desert outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and proximity to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family construction keeping vacancy rates tight.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and public sector employment, with Harney County serving as a regional hub for these industries.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US Highway 20 and US Highway 395 serving as the primary corridors for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Harney County Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on agricultural land use and residential assessments.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and rural fire protection district levies.
Property insurance availability is stable but premiums are sensitive to the high wildfire risk profile of the high-desert environment.
Oregon has experienced steady net domestic migration, though rural Harney County sees slower growth compared to the Willamette Valley.
Oregon is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring specific notice periods and providing homeowners with limited redemption rights.
Oregon law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement covering material defects, though 'as-is' sales are common in rural markets.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 97720 profile.
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.
- Oards Gallery & Museum4.512.1 mi
- Safeway4.110.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction for birdwatching and outdoor enthusiasts.
Provides extensive hiking and scenic vistas for the region.
Hosts local community events, rodeos, and the annual county fair.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.