Real Estate Investing in Ashland, Oregon

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 26,983 • Jackson County

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Should you buy in Ashland, OR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (35/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.0% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.0% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $558,510
Avg Monthly Rent $2,117
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ashland Real Estate

Across Ashland's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $559K median values, $2,117/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Ashland is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 2.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $2,117/mo / $559K relationship in Ashland looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Ashland haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Medford, OR

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Avg Home Value
$558,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,117
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Medford, OR metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Medford, OR metro
48
Days to pending
9.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Ashland

1 College 5,371 Students 585 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Southern Oregon University
4-Year Public · 5,371 students
📍 ~585 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 585 students living off-campus, Ashland has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Ashland, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland, OR

Are rents high in Ashland, OR?

Rental rates in Ashland, OR average $2,117/mo. Tenant demand and $559K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Ashland, OR?

Tenant quality in Ashland, OR ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $2,117/mo.

How does Ashland, OR rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Ashland, OR at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $559K and rents around $2,117/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Ashland, OR?

Ashland, OR is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $559K price point reasonable to enter.

Are there empty rentals in Ashland, OR?

Ashland, OR carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $2,117/mo.

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