Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,905 ↓ 0.9% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $41,750 44% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $107,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
| Median Age | 49.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 20.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 63 transactions |
| Active Listings | 106 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 425 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $40,323 |
| Recent Sales | 47 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 196 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 23.57 acres |
| Active Listings | 58 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.52 | $165,000 | $108,553 | NE 69th Ave | Hillsboro |
| Mar 2026New | 2.58 | $535,000 | $207,366 | 10061 NW Valley Vista Rd | Hillsboro |
| Mar 2026New | 2.31 | $535,000 | $231,602 | NW Valley Vista Rd | Hillsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 4.10 | $230,000 | $56,098 | 0 SW Mill Rd | Gaston |
| Feb 2026 | 5.41 | $710,000 | $131,238 | 20845 SW Kruger Rd | Sherwood |
| Feb 2026 | 1.82 | $200,000 | $109,890 | 45539 NW Mead Way | Banks |
| Feb 2026 | 26.72 | $391,000 | $14,633 | 46345 NW Strohmayer Rd | Forest Grove |
| Jan 2026 | 1.10 | $1,050,000 | $954,545 | 2280 SW Briggs Rd | Beaverton |
| Jan 2026 | 9.28 | $8,025,000 | $864,765 | 19000 SW 124th Ave | Tualatin |
| Dec 2025 | 4.32 | $247,000 | $57,176 | 0 SW Finnigan Hill Rd | Hillsboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 99.46 | $1,175,000 | $11,814 | SW McCormick Hill Rd | Hillsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 18.46 | $340,000 | $18,418 | NW Sky Ranch Rd | North Plains |
| Nov 2025 | 38.50 | $275,000 | $7,143 | NW Pebble Creek Rd | Buxton |
| Nov 2025 | 10.55 | $350,000 | $33,175 | 39323 SW Gibson Rd | Gaston |
| Nov 2025 | 29.25 | $646,000 | $22,085 | 0 NW Padgett Rd | Hillsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 91.00 | $540,000 | $5,934 | NW Sellers Rd | Banks |
| Oct 2025 | 5.04 | $385,000 | $76,389 | 0 SW Cloudrest Ln | Hillsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 13.09 | $250,000 | $19,099 | 39357 SW Gibson Rd | Gaston |
| Oct 2025 | 9.67 | $95,000 | $9,824 | SW Jaquith Rd | Newberg |
| Sep 2025 | 21.33 | $6,847,320 | $321,019 | 5200 SW Rood Bridge Rd | Hillsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 38.87 | $900,000 | $23,154 | Roodbridge Larson | Hillsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 39.40 | $394,400 | $10,010 | 20990 SW Jaquith Rd #2 | Newberg |
| Sep 2025 | 129.77 | $1,150,000 | $8,862 | 56830 NW Wilson River Hwy | Gales Creek |
| Aug 2025 | 2.71 | $1,895,250 | $699,354 | 13970 SW Beef Bend Rd | Portland |
| Jul 2025 | 1.93 | $1,180,000 | $611,399 | 16553 SW Meinecke Rd | Sherwood |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $730,000 | $146,000 | 0 NW Phillips Rd | Hillsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $730,000 | $146,000 | 20768 NW Phillips Rd | Hillsboro |
| Jun 2025 | 5.86 | $275,000 | $46,928 | 8986 SW Summit Ave | Gaston |
| Jun 2025 | 5.56 | $425,000 | $76,439 | 8852 SW Summit Ave | Gaston |
| Jun 2025 | 30.05 | $290,000 | $9,651 | 0 SW Lafollett Rd | Cornelius |
| Jun 2025 | 112.36 | $1,150,000 | $10,235 | 0 NW Hillside Rd | Forest Grove |
| Jun 2025 | 1.16 | $1,033,300 | $890,776 | 12415 SW Beef Bend Rd #A | Portland |
| Jun 2025 | 8.64 | $169,900 | $19,664 | NW Thatcher Rd | Forest Grove |
| May 2025 | 9.92 | $400,000 | $40,323 | 0 SW Bald Peak Rd | Hillsboro |
| May 2025 | 40.00 | $300,000 | $7,500 | 26845 NW Dorland Rd #A | North Plains |
| May 2025 | 54.90 | $275,000 | $5,009 | NW Dixie Mountain Rd | Scappoose |
| May 2025 | 26.90 | $650,000 | $24,164 | 26350 NW Moreland Rd | North Plains |
| May 2025 | 5.22 | $700,000 | $134,100 | 7763 SW Frobase Rd | Tualatin |
| May 2025 | 5.22 | $700,000 | $134,100 | 7759 SW Frobase Rd | Tualatin |
| May 2025 | 2.01 | $685,000 | $340,796 | 2510 Mills Ln | Forest Grove |
| May 2025 | 3.22 | $525,000 | $163,043 | 21627 NW West Union Rd | Hillsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 25.96 | $279,500 | $10,767 | Scoggins Valley Rd | Gaston |
| Apr 2025 | 17.59 | $285,000 | $16,202 | 0 SW Blooming Fern Hill Rd | Cornelius |
| Apr 2025 | 3.14 | $779,000 | $248,090 | 10345 NW Leahy Rd | Portland |
| Mar 2025 | 81.82 | $900,000 | $11,000 | 450 NW Stringtown Rd | Forest Grove |
| Mar 2025 | 10.10 | $385,000 | $38,119 | 907 SW Tanner Creek Rd | Gaston |
| Mar 2025 | 40.00 | $167,500 | $4,188 | NW Smoke Ranch Rd | North Plains |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $130,000 |
| Recent Sales | 16 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 112 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.41 acres |
| Active Listings | 48 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.68 | $25,000 | (undisclosed Address) | Sherwood |
| Feb 2026 | 0.68 | $21,000 | 59370 NW Broad Way | Timber |
| Jan 2026 | 0.30 | $360,000 | 11130 SW 78th Ave | Tigard |
| Jan 2026 | 0.64 | $225,000 | NW Banks Rd #401 | Banks |
| Jan 2026 | 0.07 | $130,000 | 5634 SW Norris Ter | Beaverton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $108,500 | 52490 NW Scofield Rd | Buxton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.26 | $305,000 | 702 NW 107th Ave | Portland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.94 | $599,900 | 11835 SW 95th Ave | Tigard |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $300,000 | 9240 SW 74th Ave | Tigard |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $120,000 | 439 SE 24th Ave | Hillsboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.35 | $599,845 | 12200 SW Walnut St | Tigard |
| Sep 2025 | 0.22 | $55,000 | 8820 NW Gales Creek Rd | Forest Grove |
| Sep 2025 | 0.34 | $28,571 | 97119-7806 7806 | Gaston |
| Sep 2025 | 0.30 | $28,571 | 55708 SW Cherry Grove Dr | Gaston |
| Sep 2025 | 0.11 | $6,000 | 0 NW Midway Dr | Timber |
| Sep 2025 | 0.51 | $808,000 | 9193 SW Morrison St | Portland |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 600,266 |
| Population (2020) | 600,372 |
| Population Growth | -0.02% |
| Median Household Income | $104,434 |
| Median Home Value | $558,500 |
| Total Housing Units | 240,409 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,043 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 3.3% |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 119,682 (19.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
Market Overview
Washington County, Oregon has a population of 600,266, which has declined 0.02% since 2020. The median household income is $104,434, above the national median of $74,580 by 40.0%. The housing vacancy rate of 3.3% suggests tight market conditions. The county's location in Oregon makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $63,776 per acre, with properties averaging 19.90 acres. There are currently 106 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Washington County, Oregon?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Washington County has a population of 600,266. The county has declined 0.02% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
The median household income in Washington County is $104,434, which is 40.0% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Washington County growing or shrinking?
Washington County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.02% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Washington County?
The median home value in Washington County is $558,500. The housing vacancy rate is 3.3%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $63,776 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $294,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Washington County, Oregon?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Oregon, including Washington County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.