Is Jefferson County, OR good for real estate investing?

Jefferson County has an investment score of 54/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #698 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Jefferson?

The median home price in Jefferson County is $427,629. This ranks #839 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Jefferson?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Jefferson County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Jefferson County

OregonPopulation: 24,659

/100

Hold

#698 of 1,000 counties

#11 in Oregon (36 counties)

Market Snapshot

$427,629

Median Home Price

56% above national median

$25,591/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

54/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

68/100

Based on 1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

38/100

Price-to-income ratio of 6.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

24,659

Median Income

$69,345

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

6.2x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
MorrowOR	58	$306,738	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
KlamathOR	57	$305,427	$1,314	5.16%	Hold	View
CurrentJeffersonOR	54	$427,629	Est. pending	—	Hold
WascoOR	49	$390,492	$1,615	4.96%	Hold	View
DouglasOR	48	$338,442	$1,340	4.75%	Hold	View
LinnOR	48	$403,075	$1,647	4.90%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldJefferson is a neutral market.

Jefferson County in Oregon scores 54/100, ranking #698 of 1,000 US counties (top 70%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

54/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

68/100

Based on 1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

38/100

Price-to-income ratio of 6.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

MorrowOR

$306,738

Est. pending

—

Hold

View

KlamathOR

$305,427

$1,314

5.16%

Hold

View

CurrentJeffersonOR

$427,629

Est. pending

—

Hold

WascoOR

$390,492

$1,615

4.96%

Hold

View

DouglasOR

$338,442

$1,340

4.75%

Hold

View

LinnOR

$403,075

$1,647

4.90%

Hold

View