The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97738 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 97738 — Hines
The housing market in 97738 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Limited sales volume reflects the rural nature of the area, where demand is driven primarily by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, outdoor enthusiasts, and local workers who value affordability over proximity to major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97738, Harney County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Hines are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Harney County and significantly lower than the Oregon state average.
Schools serving the area are part of the Harney County School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to urban districts.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of high-desert Eastern Oregon, requiring residents to maintain defensible space and carry appropriate hazard insurance.
Economic momentum is tied to agriculture, government services, and timber-related industries, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Harney County based on the state's constitutional limits (Measure 5 and 50), with rates varying by local taxing districts including school and fire districts.
Commutes are primarily local within the Hines and Burns area; regional travel requires significant driving time to reach larger employment hubs like Bend.
The area offers immediate access to high-desert outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and birdwatching, with Malheur National Wildlife Refuge nearby.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and public sector employment, with a stable but slow-growth industrial base.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US Highway 20 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Harney County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with Oregon state law, focusing on market-based assessments for residential properties.
Parcels are subject to local school district, fire protection, and county-level service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk, with availability generally stable but costs rising in line with state-wide trends.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Safeway4.110.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction for birdwatching and wildlife observation.
Provides extensive hiking and scenic vistas accessible from the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.