The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97877 sells for about $320,000, 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 97877 — Sumpter
The housing market in 97877 remains stable with low transaction volume and limited inventory, typical of a remote rural area. Prices have seen modest growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand, resulting in a balanced but slow-moving market.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living, outdoor enthusiasts, or individuals working in agriculture and forestry who prioritize space and privacy over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 7.6%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97877
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is subject to wildfire risk common to rural Eastern Oregon, with insurance availability and premiums increasingly influenced by regional fire-hazard mapping.
Economic activity is primarily driven by agriculture and forestry, with limited new infrastructure or large-scale commercial development reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Baker and Grant counties based on real market value, with rates determined by local taxing districts including schools and rural fire protection.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with long drive times to regional employment hubs in Baker City or John Day.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including public lands, hiking, and fishing in the surrounding Blue Mountains and national forest areas.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with most housing stock consisting of single-family detached homes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and timber industries, with minimal corporate or industrial diversification.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently approved or under construction.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and rural fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance availability is tightening due to regional wildfire risk, leading to higher premiums for residential structures.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 97877 profile.
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.
- Sumpter Valley Dredge4.710 mi
- Sumpter Depot & Gift Shop4.610 mi
- McEwen Depot & Museum4.614.9 mi
- Sumpter Valley Dredge4.710 mi
- Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area4.79.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive trails and outdoor recreation access.
Notable for fishing and scenic river activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.