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Mill City, OR

Mill City, OR.

Population: 2,040 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mill City, OR is $363,871 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $358,000 after a median 75 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$363,871

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$363,871
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+121.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$363,871
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
$358,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
+7.0%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,202/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,413/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,726/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,672/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
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.9 : 1
Schools include
Santiam Elementary School, Santiam Junior/Senior High School, Oregon Charter Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 in
Annual snowfall
123.9 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)
27
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,188
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Davis Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL, LEGACY SILVERTON MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE NEWBERG MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
+592 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,476
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,938
Average weekly wage
$1,121
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
189

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

How it compares

Mill CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$363,871$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$358,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market75 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,476$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 Mill City, OR?
$363,871.
What is the median sale price in Mill City, OR?
$358,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mill City, OR?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Mill City, OR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,726/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mill City, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Mill City, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mill City, OR. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mill City, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mill City, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mill City, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mill City, OR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mill City, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mill City, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mill City, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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