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Elmira, OR

Elmira, OR.

Population: 2,632 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Elmira, OR is $548,703 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 7 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$548,703

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$548,703
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+5.7%
10-year appreciation
+63.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$566,415
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$500,000
Median list price
$585,000
Median price per sqft
$320
1-year sale-price change
-41.2%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
108.2%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+0.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,182/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,141/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,584/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
Schools include
Elmira Elementary School, Fern Ridge Middle School, Elmira High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
J. H. Baxter (12.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,577
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,758

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Crow-Mag Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eugene Airport (EUG) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MCKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER, SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER - RIVERBEND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
27.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,213
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
130,846
Average weekly wage
$1,133
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,545

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ElmiraState medianUS median
Typical home value$548,703$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$500,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,213$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Elmira, OR?
$548,703.
What is the median sale price in Elmira, OR?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elmira, OR?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Elmira, OR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,546/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elmira, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Elmira, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Elmira, OR. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Elmira, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elmira, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elmira, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elmira, OR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Elmira, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elmira, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elmira, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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