Polk County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · score computed October 2026
What is Polk 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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Polk County, OR in its market cycle?
Polk 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.
What’s the forecast for Polk 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.
Polk County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $489K | ▲ +2.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▲ +21.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 6.1 | ▲ +32.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 406 | ▲ +8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 67 | ▼ -18.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $258 | ▼ -8% | Redfin |
How has Polk County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polk County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Polk County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 28 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Polk County, OR?
The median sale price in Polk County, OR is $489K, having risen 2.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Polk County, OR?
Polk County, OR scores 7 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Polk County, OR's Alpha Score?
Polk County, OR's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (53/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Polk County, OR? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.