Salem, OR Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Salem, OR offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (0.3% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 34.9 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$446,622

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+0.3%

Price change

5-Year Change

+23.5%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,067/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

227

For sale

State Avg

$492,347

Oregon

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Salem, OR vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,067/mo

Rent YoY Change

0%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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