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Washington and Oregon are both located in the Pacific Northwest, but how do their housing markets compare? This article provides an updated comparison of Washington State vs. Oregon, from a housing costs perspective.
Median and average home prices in Oregon and Washington were actually somewhat similar as of early 2022, But it’s a different story when you drill down to the city and metro level.
The first thing you should know is that the median home prices for Washington and Oregon are not that far off. As of March 2022, the median value in Oregon was $500,527, according to Zillow. In Washington State, the median home price was around $593,897 during that same month. So, at the statewide level, Washington is a bit more expensive than Oregon in terms of housing costs.
Of course, home prices can change quite a bit from one city to the next, even within the same state. So let’s drill down a bit.
As of March 2022, the median home price for the state of Oregon was around $500,527, as mentioned. That marked a year-over-year increase of around 19.7% from the same month in 2021 (based on data provided by Zillow).
Statewide, prices are expected to rise gradually throughout 2022. So, home buyers in Oregon who put off their purchases until later next year could encounter higher housing costs and lower affordability.
Here are the March median home prices for the 3 most populous cities in Oregon:
In all three of these cities — and across much of Oregon — house values are expected to continue climbing in 2022. But they could do so at a slower pace in Salem and Portland than what we’ve seen in the past. But in Eugene, the local market is very hot right now, so prices are expected to rise at a faster pace in this city compared to the others.
As noted above, the median home value for the state of Washington was $593,897 as of March 2022, which is higher than where Oregon is for that same month.
The median price in Washington State rose by around 24.1% from March 2021 to March 2022, according to real estate reports. Home values in Washington are expected to continue climbing in 2022 at a healthy pace.
So at the broader state level, housing costs are a bit different in Washington and Oregon. But there’s more variance when you drill down to the city level.
Here are the November median home prices for the 3 most populous cities in Washington:
As you can see, Seattle surpasses all of the other cities mentioned above (in both states) in terms of home-price appreciation. It was actually leading the nation for a while there.
Related: Seattle vs. Portland price comparison
The bottom line: At the state level, median home values are a bit different in Oregon and Washington State, though the price gap has widened a bit over the past couple of years. But it can vary quite a bit at the city level.
Some of the highest prices in this part of the county are occurring in the Seattle area, including Bellevue and Sammamish. The median value in Portland, the most populous city in Oregon, has settled into the upper-$500,000 range.
If you’re ready to apply for a home loan or are simply looking for answers to your questions, Sammamish Mortgage is ready to help. We are a family-owned and operated mortgage company serving the entire Pacific Northwest region since 1992. We currently lend in all of Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Idaho, and offer many mortgage programs to borrowers across the region. Call Sammamish Mortgage today!
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