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Jefferson County, OR home prices

Jefferson County, OR: the typical home is worth $435,612 as of 2026-05, up +1.1% over the past year and +465.5% since 2000. Listings run about $277/sq ft…

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

Jefferson County is cooling and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.1%Cooling
Valuation+51%High bubble risk
Affordability5/10Stretched
Market66 daysBalanced

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1991: $44,933 → 2026: $435,612 (9.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$435,6122026-05
1-year+1.1%
5-year+23.1%
10-year+136.4%
Since 2000+465.5%
Population25k2024
Median income$68,4192023 · 6.4× income
Median rent$1,533/mo2026 · 4.2% gross yield
New homes/yr1012024
Price / sq ft$277listings
Days on market662026-06
Active listings2092026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $435,612, homes in Jefferson County sit 0% below the Oregon median ($437,550) and 86% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #19 of 36 Oregon counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.4× 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 ~51% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,150/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,533/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

Wasco County, OR ($404,918) · Deschutes County, OR ($672,290) · Crook County, OR ($479,229) · Wheeler County, OR ($318,737) · Sherman County, OR ($289,225) · Clackamas County, OR ($620,011)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Jefferson County, OR?
The typical home in Jefferson County is worth $435,612 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Jefferson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.1% over the past year and +465.5% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Jefferson County affordable?
At 6.4× the local median income of $68,419, Jefferson County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Jefferson County?
Median rent is $1,533/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Jefferson County?
Homes here take a median of 66 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$77,025
2001$82,104
2002$85,592
2003$88,795
2004$93,916
2005$104,592
2006$124,354
2007$140,833
2008$142,900
2009$132,700
2010$119,935
2011$114,841
2012$113,933
2013$118,390
2014$138,266
2015$154,040
2016$176,361
2017$203,794
2018$232,256
2019$264,589
2020$283,326
2021$322,664
2022$401,544
2023$416,108
2024$417,588
2025$427,023
2026$436,499