Marion County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Marion County, OR in its market cycle?
Marion 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.
What’s the forecast for Marion County, OR?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Marion County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $454K | ▼ -1.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▲ +1.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▼ -4.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,212 | ▼ -2.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 301 | ▲ +2.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $271 | ▼ -0.6% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Marion County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $454K, having fallen 1.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
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 Inventory Health (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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