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Wasco, OR

Wasco, OR.

Population: 760 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Wasco, OR is $221,600. Homes sell for a median $620,000 after a median 94 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,600

Median home value (Census)

94

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$221,600
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
$620,000
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+223.8%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$922/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$928/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,214/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,618/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,033/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ajax Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER, SKYLINE HOSPITAL, KLICKITAT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
56.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,566
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
50.2%

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

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Utilities

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

How it compares

WascoState medianUS median
Median sale price$620,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market94 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,566$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 median home value in Wasco, OR?
$221,600 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Wasco, OR?
$620,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wasco, OR?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in Wasco, OR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,214/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wasco, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Wasco, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wasco, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wasco, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Wasco, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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