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Columbia County, OR home prices

Columbia County, OR: the typical home is worth $452,619 as of 2026-05, down -0.8% over the past year and +218.0% since 2000. Listings run about $270/sq…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Columbia County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.8%Flat
Valuation+37%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market61 daysBalanced

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1985: $61,525 → 2026: $452,619 (7.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$452,6192026-05
1-year-0.8%
5-year+12.5%
10-year+82.2%
Since 2000+218.0%
Population54k2024
Median income$81,4632023 · 5.6× income
Median rent$1,702/mo2026 · 4.5% gross yield
New homes/yr552024
Price / sq ft$270listings
Days on market612026-06
Active listings2172026-06
Price cuts30%of listings

Market read

At $452,619, homes in Columbia County sit 3% above the Oregon median ($437,550) and 93% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #15 of 36 Oregon counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 61 days on the market, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.6× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~37% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,234/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,702/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Cowlitz County, WA ($423,283) · Washington County, OR ($568,375) · Wahkiakum County, WA ($411,544) · Clatsop County, OR ($514,825) · Clark County, WA ($552,436) · Multnomah County, OR ($511,408)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Columbia County, OR?
The typical home in Columbia County is worth $452,619 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Columbia County rising or falling?
Prices are down -0.8% over the past year and +218.0% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Columbia County affordable?
At 5.6× the local median income of $81,463, Columbia County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Columbia County?
Median rent is $1,702/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.5% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Columbia County?
Homes here take a median of 61 days to sell, with 30% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$142,332
2001$147,559
2002$154,578
2003$158,923
2004$166,026
2005$183,793
2006$188,983
2007$216,509
2008$224,654
2009$208,130
2010$187,498
2011$175,242
2012$167,127
2013$175,919
2014$195,174
2015$212,031
2016$238,141
2017$271,322
2018$297,398
2019$315,100
2020$333,352
2021$374,191
2022$432,329
2023$439,826
2024$443,184
2025$458,521
2026$455,042