Is Tillamook County, OR good for real estate investing?

Tillamook County has an investment score of 42/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #0 nationally among 0 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Tillamook?

The median home price in Tillamook County is $505,076. This ranks #0 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Tillamook?

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

Tillamook County

OregonPopulation: 27,345

/100

Avoid

#0 of 0 counties

#23 in Oregon (36 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$505,076

Median Home Price

0% below national median

$3,030/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

0.60%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

42/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

46/100

Based on -0.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

28/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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

-Declining home values (-0.9% YoY)
-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

27,345

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
−You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentTillamookOR	42	$505,076	Est. pending	—	Avoid
JosephineOR	42	$384,522	$1,511	4.72%	Avoid	View
CrookOR	42	$465,326	$1,623	4.19%	Avoid	View
MultnomahOR	41	$493,151	$1,687	4.10%	Avoid	View
WashingtonOR	41	$556,184	$1,893	4.08%	Avoid	View
ClackamasOR	41	$603,032	$1,944	3.87%	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidTillamook may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Tillamook County in Oregon scores 42/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

42/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

46/100

Based on -0.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

28/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
−You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

County

Verdict

CurrentTillamookOR

$505,076

Est. pending

—

Avoid

JosephineOR

$384,522

$1,511

4.72%

Avoid

View

CrookOR

$465,326

$1,623

4.19%

Avoid

View

MultnomahOR

$493,151

$1,687

4.10%

Avoid

View

WashingtonOR

$556,184

$1,893

4.08%

Avoid

View

ClackamasOR

$603,032

$1,944

3.87%

Avoid

View

The Bottom Line

AvoidTillamook may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%