Marion County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 2026
What is Marion 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 Marion County, OR in its market cycle?
Marion 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.
Marion County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $456K | ▼ -0.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +16.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +18.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,052 | ▲ +4.9% |
| Homes Sold | 279 | ▼ -10.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $283 | ▲ +1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Marion County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marion County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Marion County, OR is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Marion County, OR?
The median sale price in Marion County, OR is $456K, having fallen 0.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Marion County, OR?
Marion County, OR scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Marion County, OR's Alpha Score?
Marion County, OR's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (58/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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