Real Estate Investing in Union County, Oregon

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 25,808

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (45/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $380,921
Avg Monthly Rent $1,176
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Union County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Oregon: Union has 6 cities, 6 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

unambiguously Union County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Demographics in Union show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is underwhelming relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$380,921
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,176
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on La Grande, OR metro

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

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Union County

1 College 2,798 Students 394 Off-Campus Renters
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Eastern Oregon University
4-Year Public Β· 2,798 students
πŸ“ ~394 students rent off-campus

Cities in Union County

ZIP Codes in Union County, OR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union County

Where do home prices stand in, OR?

Typical homes in, OR go for around $381K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Are renters plentiful in, OR?

The tenant pool in, OR is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,176/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Are home values higher in, OR than the rest of OR?

Compared with OR overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $381K homes against $1,176/mo rents drive the comparison.

Is, OR a friendly market for rental owners?

, OR operates under OR law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect reliable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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