Columbia County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 2026
What is Columbia 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 Columbia County, OR in its market cycle?
Columbia 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.
Columbia County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $481K | ▲ +2.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 27 days | ▲ +17.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▲ +16.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 185 | ▲ +10.1% |
| Homes Sold | 52 | ▼ -5.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $269 | ▼ -6.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% | ▼ -0.2% |
How has Columbia County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Columbia County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 29 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Columbia County, OR?
The median sale price in Columbia County, OR is $481K, having risen 2.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Columbia County, OR?
Columbia County, OR scores 10 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Columbia County, OR's Alpha Score?
Columbia County, OR's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (47/100) and its weakest is Affordability (10/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Columbia County, OR? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.