Polk County, OR home prices

Polk County, OR: the typical home is worth $482,116 as of 2026-05, up +1.1% over the past year and +217.7% since 2000. Listings run about $279/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $40,581 → 2026: $482,116 (11.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $482,116, homes in Polk County sit 10% above the Oregon median ($437,550) and 106% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #10 of 36 Oregon counties by price.

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

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 27% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.0× 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 ~44% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,380/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,768/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Yamhill County, OR ($508,534) · Benton County, OR ($562,800) · Lincoln County, OR ($475,265) · Marion County, OR ($447,715) · Tillamook County, OR ($506,243) · Washington County, OR ($568,375)