Looking for affordable places to live in Oregon? According to the Zillow Home Value Index, these 25 towns offer the lowest home values in the state as of February 2025. You’ll find these hidden gems scattered throughout rural Oregon, with many showing remarkable growth over the past 15 years.
While exploring these towns, you’ll notice that Klamath County dominates the list with seven towns, making it a hotspot for affordable housing in Oregon. The average home value among these affordable towns is just $217,086 – significantly below Oregon’s state average. What’s particularly fascinating is the growth rate: towns like Crescent have seen values surge by nearly 210% since 2010, while even the slowest-growing town (Elgin) still nearly doubled in value.
As you consider these options for affordable living, remember that many of these communities are in remote locations far from urban centers. This isolation contributes to their affordability but also means you’ll experience a genuine rural Oregon lifestyle with all its charms and challenges.
1. Glendale
- 2025 Home Value: $261,546
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $98,435
- 2010 Home Value: $99,015
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 164.15%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 165.71%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Tucked into the forested mountains of southern Douglas County, Glendale tops our list as the most expensive of the Oregon towns. Your home investment here would have shown impressive returns, growing from $99,015 in 2010 to $261,546 in 2025 – a substantial 164.15% increase.
2. Chiloquin
- 2025 Home Value: $259,370
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $111,668
- 2010 Home Value: $107,501
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 141.27%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 132.27%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Positioned at the confluence of the Sprague and Williamson Rivers in Klamath County, Chiloquin offers you affordable living with rich cultural significance. Home values have increased substantially, from $107,501 in 2010 to $259,370 in 2025 – a growth of 141.27%. Your investment places you just minutes from Agency Lake and Upper Klamath Lake, with excellent fishing, bird watching, and water recreation opportunities, as well as easy access to Crater Lake National Park.
3. Bonanza
- 2025 Home Value: $258,434
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $111,643
- 2010 Home Value: $112,556
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 129.60%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 131.48%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
True to its name which means “prosperity,” Bonanza offers you growing value in southeastern Klamath County. Home values have more than doubled here, from $112,556 in 2010 to $258,434 in 2025 – a growth of 129.60%. The town’s location in the fertile Lost River Valley surrounds you with agricultural activity, giving residents a front-row seat to Oregon’s farming heritage.
4. Crescent
- 2025 Home Value: $253,309
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $81,828
- 2010 Home Value: $81,779
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 209.75%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 209.56%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Situated along Highway 97 in northern Klamath County, Crescent boasts the highest growth rate on our list. Your investment here would have tripled in value, skyrocketing from just $81,779 in 2010 to $253,309 in 2025 – an extraordinary 209.75% increase.
5. Weston
- 2025 Home Value: $252,920
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $124,280
- 2010 Home Value: $123,213
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 105.27%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 103.51%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Nestled against the Blue Mountains in Umatilla County, Weston offers you small-town charm within the Hermiston-Pendleton metro area. Home values have steadily grown here, from $123,213 in 2010 to $252,920 in 2025 – a solid 105.27% increase.
6. Baker City
- 2025 Home Value: $252,337
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $105,713
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change from 2010 to 2025: N/A
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 138.70%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Founded as a gold rush boomtown, Baker City stands out as the largest community on this list, offering you the most urban amenities while maintaining affordability. Home values have increased impressively here, from $105,713 in 2015 to $252,337 in 2025 – a growth of 138.70%. The town’s well-preserved historic downtown gives you a chance to live among beautiful Victorian architecture, with over 100 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
7. Elgin
- 2025 Home Value: $250,023
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $120,369
- 2010 Home Value: $126,113
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 98.25%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 107.71%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Situated in the Grande Ronde Valley of Union County, Elgin welcomes you with its motto “The Switzerland of Oregon.” Your home investment here would have nearly doubled, from $126,113 in 2010 to $250,023 in 2025 – a growth of 98.25%, the most modest growth rate among towns on this list but still impressive.
8. Sumpter
- 2025 Home Value: $237,136
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Tucked into a valley in Baker County, Sumpter invites you to step back in time to Oregon’s gold rush era. With home values at $237,136 in 2025, this historic mining town offers affordable living with a unique backstory. While historical comparison data isn’t available, the town’s rich mining heritage is preserved at the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area, where you can explore a massive gold dredge that once operated in the area.
9. Pilot Rock
- 2025 Home Value: $232,504
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $110,697
- 2010 Home Value: $107,520
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 116.24%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 110.04%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Resting at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Umatilla County, Pilot Rock derives its name from a distinctive basalt formation that once guided Native Americans and settlers. Home values here have more than doubled, from $107,520 in 2010 to $232,504 in 2025 – a growth of 116.24%.
10. Nyssa
- 2025 Home Value: $230,389
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $82,067
- 2010 Home Value: $79,428
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 190.06%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 180.73%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Known as “The Thunderegg Capital of the World,” Nyssa sits at Oregon’s eastern border in Malheur County. Your property investment here would have shown remarkable growth, from just $79,428 in 2010 to $230,389 in 2025 – an impressive 190.06% increase.
11. North Powder
- 2025 Home Value: $227,239
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Situated in the scenic Grande Ronde Valley of Union County, North Powder gives you affordable living with a backdrop of both the Blue and Wallowa Mountains. At $227,239 for 2025 home values, this historic railroad town offers tremendous value. While historical data isn’t available for comparison, the town’s location along I-84 provides you with better connectivity than many rural communities on this list.
12. Heppner
- 2025 Home Value: $227,132
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $105,280
- 2010 Home Value: $101,788
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 123.14%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 115.74%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Carved into the rolling hills of Morrow County in northeastern Oregon, Heppner offers you small-town charm with a rich history. Home values have more than doubled here, rising from $101,788 in 2010 to $227,132 in 2025 – a growth of 123.14%.
13. Beatty
- 2025 Home Value: $226,384
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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- Change from 2010 to 2025: N/A
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Located in the eastern part of Klamath County, Beatty offers you rural tranquility at an affordable price point of $226,384 in 2025. This small unincorporated community sits near the Sprague River, giving you excellent fishing opportunities right on your doorstep. While historical data isn’t available for comparison, the area’s location between Klamath Falls and Lakeview provides you with relatively convenient access to services while maintaining the peaceful isolation that characterizes many of Oregon’s most affordable communities.
14. Fossil
- 2025 Home Value: $225,054
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Nestled in the ghost-town studded landscape of Wheeler County, Fossil offers you a unique opportunity to own property in a town that serves as the gateway to the John Day Fossil Beds. With home values at $225,054 in 2025, this county seat provides affordable living with a fascinating geological backdrop. Although historical comparison data isn’t available, the town’s name hints at its claim to fame – you can literally dig for fossils behind the high school with permission.
15. Hines
- 2025 Home Value: $220,379
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $101,462
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change from 2010 to 2025: N/A
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 117.20%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Adjacent to Burns in Harney County, Hines began as a company town built around a lumber mill in eastern Oregon. Your housing dollar stretches impressively here, with values growing from $101,462 in 2015 to $220,379 in 2025 – a 117.20% increase.
16. Prairie City
- 2025 Home Value: $218,476
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Cradled at the foot of the Strawberry Mountains in Grant County, Prairie City offers you small-town charm with spectacular mountain views. At $218,476 for 2025 home values, this historic mining town provides affordable living in one of Oregon’s most scenic regions. While historical data for comparison isn’t available, the town’s location along the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway connects you to Oregon’s rich gold rush history.
17. Merrill
- 2025 Home Value: $218,107
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $93,066
- 2010 Home Value: $93,283
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 133.81%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 134.36%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Just a stone’s throw from the California border in Klamath County, Merrill provides you with affordable living in Oregon’s agricultural heartland. Home values have more than doubled here, from $93,283 in 2010 to $218,107 in 2025 – a growth of nearly 134%.
18. Sprague River
- 2025 Home Value: $215,824
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Flowing through the eastern edges of Klamath County, the Sprague River lends its name to this small, unincorporated community where homes are valued at $215,824 in 2025. This riverside settlement offers you solitude and natural beauty at an affordable price point. Though historical comparison data isn’t available, the area’s proximity to the Klamath Falls metro area means you’re not completely isolated from urban amenities.
19. Powers
- 2025 Home Value: $182,926
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $75,365
- 2010 Home Value: $80,364
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 127.62%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 142.72%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Surrounded by the Siskiyou National Forest in Coos County, Powers gives you access to some of Oregon’s most beautiful coastal wilderness at an affordable price. Your home investment here would have grown impressively, from $80,364 in 2010 (or $75,365 in 2015) to $182,926 in 2025 – a growth of over 142% in just a decade.
20. Lakeview
- 2025 Home Value: $181,623
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Nestled at the edge of the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Lake County, Lakeview markets itself as “The Tallest Town in Oregon” due to its elevation. At $181,623 for 2025 home values, this county seat offers you affordable living in a community with more amenities than many rural towns.
21. Condon
- 2025 Home Value: $174,471
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $82,467
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change from 2010 to 2025: N/A
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 111.56%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Located in Gilliam County in north-central Oregon, Condon gives you a chance to experience life in a classic agricultural community. Home values have increased from $82,467 in 2015 to $174,471 in 2025 – a healthy growth of 111.56%. The town’s charming historic downtown, which has been carefully preserved, offers you a glimpse into Oregon’s past while providing modern necessities.
22. Huntington
- 2025 Home Value: $168,813
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Perched along the Snake River in Baker County at the Oregon-Idaho border, Huntington offers you affordable living with a fascinating history. With home values at $168,813 in 2025, you can find bargains in this small community that once thrived as a railroad town. While historical comparison data isn’t available, the town’s proximity to the Ontario metro area provides you with access to more services than many other affordable locations on this list, making it a practical choice if you want rural affordability without complete isolation.
23. Burns
- 2025 Home Value: $164,185
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $70,187
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- Change from 2010 to 2025: N/A
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 133.93%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
As the county seat of Harney County in eastern Oregon, Burns offers you a small-town experience with slightly more amenities than some of the other entries on this list. Your housing dollar goes remarkably far here, with values increasing from $70,187 in 2015 to $164,185 in 2025 – a growth of nearly 134%.
24. Christmas Valley
- 2025 Home Value: $144,502
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
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Situated in the high desert of Lake County, Christmas Valley presents you with an opportunity to own property in one of Oregon’s most unique landscapes. At $144,502 in 2025, homes here rank as the second most affordable in the state.
25. Bly
- 2025 Home Value: $144,064
- 2020 Home Value: N/A
- 2015 Home Value: $61,636
- 2010 Home Value: $61,762
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 133.26%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 133.73%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: N/A
Tucked away in Klamath County in southern Oregon, Bly offers you the most affordable housing in the entire state. Your dollar stretches incredibly far here, with home values that started at just $61,762 in 2010 and $61,636 in 2015, growing to $144,064 by 2025. This small logging community has seen impressive growth of over 133% in property values over the 15-year period, making it not just affordable but potentially a smart investment if you’re looking for rural Oregon property.
