Jefferson County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson County, OR’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Jefferson County, OR in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, OR is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $404K | ▲ +7.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 67 days | ▼ -5.6% |
| Months of Supply | 7.1 | ▲ +54.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 150 | ▲ +20% |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▼ -22.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $270 | ▲ +16.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% | ▼ -2.5% |
How has Jefferson County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 31 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, OR?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, OR is $404K, having risen 7.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, OR?
Jefferson County, OR scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, OR's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, OR's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (54/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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