Washington County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 2026
What is Washington 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 Washington County, OR in its market cycle?
Washington County, OR is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Washington County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $566K | ▼ -5.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 24 days | ▲ +4.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▼ -18.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,558 | ▼ -24% |
| Homes Sold | 610 | ▼ -5.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $298 | ▼ -2.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% | ▲ +0.5% |
How has Washington County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Washington County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington County, OR?
The median sale price in Washington County, OR is $566K, having fallen 5.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Washington County, OR?
Washington County, OR scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washington County, OR's Alpha Score?
Washington County, OR's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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