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Buxton, OR — ZIP 97109

Population: 730 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97109 (Buxton, OR) is $739,400. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$739,400

Median home value

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$739,400
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$774,500
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Portland Harbor (20.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
289
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
88

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
181
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
813

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (26 mi)
National parks include
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Apple Valley Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,175 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
31.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,170
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
277,540
Average weekly wage
$1,746
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,886

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97109?
$739,400.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97109?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,878/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97109?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 97109 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97109?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97109?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97109?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 97109 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97109?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97109?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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