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Brooks, OR

Brooks, OR.

Population: 45,083 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brooks, OR is $420,587 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $421,000 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,551/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,587

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,587
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$422,328
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$421,000
Median list price
$427,450
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
85
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,551/mo
1-year rent change
-0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,285/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,294/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,341/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,564/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)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Salem-Keizer SD 24J, Silver Falls SD 4J, Chemawa Indian School
Schools include
Yoshikai Elementary School, Stephens Middle School, Scott Elementary School, McKay High School, Lamb Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Taylor Lumber and Treating (25 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
45.2 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
85

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
283
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,782
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,565

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
67
Nearest airport
Lusardi Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-237 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
15.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,178
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
136,757
Average weekly wage
$1,125
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,323

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

How it compares

BrooksState medianUS median
Median home value$420,587$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$421,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,551/mo$1,775/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,178$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Brooks, OR?
$420,587.
What is the median sale price in Brooks, OR?
$421,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brooks, OR?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Brooks, OR?
Typical rent: $1,551/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brooks, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, lightning, strongWind, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Brooks, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Brooks, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brooks, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brooks, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brooks, OR?
11 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brooks, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brooks, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brooks, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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