Real Estate Investing in Umatilla, Oregon

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,043 • Umatilla County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.9% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $298,149
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Umatilla Real Estate

Umatilla, OR covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Umatilla's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Umatilla are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Oregon.

Umatilla's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$298,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)

ZIP Codes in Umatilla, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umatilla, OR

Is Umatilla, OR better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Umatilla, OR, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Umatilla, OR?

Rental vacancy in Umatilla, OR is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is Umatilla in OR worth investing in?

Our data puts Umatilla, OR at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $298K and rents around $1,161/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is it like being a landlord in Umatilla, OR?

OR law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Umatilla inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Umatilla, OR?

Typical homes in Umatilla, OR go for around $298K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% consistent price movement.

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