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Market MapOregonMalheur

Malheur County

OregonPopulation: 31,538
66
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#3 in Oregon (36 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$314,413
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,886/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
66/100
66
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
80/100

Based on 3.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
63/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
31,538
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
LakeOR
69$194,080Est. pending—BuyView
GilliamOR
69$240,694Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentMalheurOR
66$314,413Est. pending—Buy
ShermanOR
66$271,963Est. pending—BuyView
UnionOR
62$320,525$1,5165.68%BuyView
GrantOR
62$277,438Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyMalheur offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Malheur County in Oregon scores 66/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Malheur with stronger cash flow

  • Union County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Malheur

  • Lake County, lower entry price
  • Gilliam County, lower entry price
  • Sherman County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Malheur vs Sherman for rentals
  • Malheur vs Lake for rentals
  • Malheur vs Gilliam for rentals
All counties in Oregon →

Rent vs buy in Oregon cities

Rent vs buy in Portland, ORMedian $493,151 · rent $1,687/moRent vs buy in Salem, ORMedian $437,106 · rent $1,652/moRent vs buy in Eugene, ORMedian $446,037 · rent $1,806/moRent vs buy in Bend, ORMedian $656,914 · rent $2,252/moRent vs buy in Gresham, ORMedian $493,151 · rent $1,687/moAll Oregon citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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