The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97833 sells for about $325,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 97833 — Haines
The housing market in 97833 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small rural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand, keeping the market stable for local residents.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing compared to larger regional hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 5.2% · poverty 10.4% — 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 9.4%/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 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97833, Union 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.
The area is served by the Elgin School District, which provides local public education for the community.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk common to Eastern Oregon, with standard insurance requirements for rural residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale service industries with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Union County based on real market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal bonds.
Commutes are primarily vehicle-dependent, with most residents traveling to La Grande for employment and regional services.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and hiking in the nearby Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and public sector employment within Union County.
Transportation is primarily via state highways with no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements.
Union County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to Union County tax levies and the Elgin School District special assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and proximity to fire protection services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center4.716.5 mi
- Baker Heritage Museum4.714.3 mi
- McEwen Depot & Museum4.616.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Extensive public lands offering hiking, camping, and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.