Elgin, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Union County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,592 Population 1,576/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $28,771 per capita
$180,900 Home Value $275,136 Zillow
$1,007 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,900 home value, $1,007/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$180,900
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.3%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
681
Median year built: 1971

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$180,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$275,136
Redfin Median Sale
$161,550
Median Sale Price
$161,550
Median List Price
$319,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

64.3%
Owner-Occupied
35.7%
Renter-Occupied
64%
36%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,425/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,963/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,318/mo
Census median rent: $1,007/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$161,550
Median Days on Market
52 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$149
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
64.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$180,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$275,136
Redfin Median Sale$161,550
Median Sale Price$161,550
Median List Price$319,000
Price Per Sq Ft$149

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,007
FMR Studio$1,051
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,143
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,425
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,963
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,318

Market

Days on Market52
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops20.0%
Homes Sold2
Active Inventory5
Price Per Sq Ft$149

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied64.3%
Renter-Occupied35.7%
Homeownership Rate64.3%
Total Housing Units681
Median Year Built1971
Rent Burden27.1%