Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR Housing Market Brief
metro · OR · as of May 2026
What is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR in its market cycle?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, 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.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 47 days | ▲ +6.8% |
How has Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 25 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR's Alpha Score?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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