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Pendleton, OR

Pendleton, OR.

Population: 21,575 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pendleton, OR is $299,611 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,422/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,611

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$299,611
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+93.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$299,611
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
$282,500
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
-11.8%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,422/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$788/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$865/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,566/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,873/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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
InterMountain ESD, Pendleton SD 16
Schools include
InterMountain Virtual Learning Academy, McKay Creek Elementary School, Sherwood Heights Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Pendleton High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, winter weather, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
53.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
622
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,462
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,820

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Whitman Mission National Historic Site (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
50.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,898
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,391
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
200

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

How it compares

PendletonState medianUS median
Typical home value$299,611$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$282,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,422/mo$1,775/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,898$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 Pendleton, OR?
$299,611.
What is the median sale price in Pendleton, OR?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Pendleton, OR?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Pendleton, OR?
Typical rent: $1,422/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pendleton, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, winter weather, drought, heat wave.
Is Pendleton, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pendleton, OR. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pendleton, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pendleton, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pendleton, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pendleton, OR?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pendleton, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pendleton, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pendleton, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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