Malheur County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 2026
What is Malheur 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 Malheur County, OR in its market cycle?
Malheur County, OR is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Malheur County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $253K | ▼ -17% |
| Median Days on Market | 109 days | ▼ -40.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.7 | ▼ -9.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 70 | ▼ -13.6% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▼ -5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $194 | ▼ -0.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% | ▼ -4.7% |
How has Malheur County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malheur County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Malheur County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Malheur County, OR?
The median sale price in Malheur County, OR is $253K, having fallen 17% over the past year.
How affordable is Malheur County, OR?
Malheur County, OR scores 11 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Malheur County, OR's Alpha Score?
Malheur County, OR's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Malheur County, OR? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.