Polk County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of May 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.
Where is Polk County, OR in its market cycle?
Polk 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.
Polk County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $465K | ▼ -8.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -1.8% |
| Months of Supply | 4.4 | ▲ +18.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 334 | ▼ -0.9% |
| Homes Sold | 76 | ▼ -17.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $282 | ▲ +3.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | ▼ -0.4% |
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?
As of May 2026, Polk County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $465K, having fallen 8.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Polk County, OR?
Polk 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 Polk County, OR's Alpha Score?
Polk County, OR's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (48/100) and its weakest is Affordability (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.