Marion County · Salem · population 30,449
Where Woodburn stands
At or near all-time high. population growing 4.0% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 20.6 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Woodburn. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Woodburn has held up across the cycle: home values at $428,386 with +3.1% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Woodburn's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Woodburn
Woodburn is a city in Marion County, Oregon, with an estimated population of 30,449. It anchors the Salem metro area. The population has grown 4.0% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Woodburn is $428,386 as of 2026-04, up 0.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Woodburn average $1,734 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+0.3%). The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
About Woodburn (Wikipedia)
Woodburn is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated in 1889, the community had been platted in 1871 after the arrival of the railroad. The city is located in the northern end of the Willamette Valley between Portland and Salem. Interstate 5 connects it to major cities to the north and south. Oregon routes 211, 214, 219, and 99E also serve the city, as do Union Pacific and Willamette Valley Railway freight rail lines.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Woodburn Fire District results show levy narrowly losing so farStatesman Journal · 1d ago
- The Big Timber Auction: Bar None Auction's Largest Logging and Forestry Equipment Auction – Coming Soon to Woodburn, OregonPR Newswire · 12h ago
- German shepherd found tethered in Woodburn reunited with family after investigationKATU · 2d ago
- German shepherd found tied to rock on Oregon street reunites with familyOregonLive.com · 1d ago
- UPDATED: Woodburn, Canby levies find themselves on the losing endWoodburn Independent · 23h ago
- German Shepherd found abandoned, tied to rock in Woodburn streetKOIN.com · 6d ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Salem area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
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