Real Estate Investing in Umatilla, Oregon

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 1,048

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
POOR
0.0 / 5 (0/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 41.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Investing in Umatilla County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Oregon: Umatilla has 3 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

firmly Umatilla County's ☆☆☆☆☆ aggregate rating reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

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

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Landlord Friendly (OR)
★★★★☆

Cities in Umatilla County

Helix (1 ZIPs) Ukiah (1 ZIPs) Meacham (1 ZIPs)

ZIP Codes in Umatilla County, OR

97835
Helix
Population 545
Avg Home $0
97880
Ukiah
Population 367
Avg Home $0
97859
Meacham
Population 136
Avg Home $0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umatilla County

What do rentals go for in, OR?

Rents in, OR run near. Compared with median home prices that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is, OR above or below the OR benchmark?

, OR sits broadly in line with the OR average on most investor metrics. Home values and rents set the benchmark here.

Is, OR a smart market for rental property?

, OR reports an investability rating /5, with median home values near and average rents around. That combination puts it in the significant tier for investor interest.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, OR?

Occupancy in, OR runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at lease on reasonable timelines.

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