The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Oregon

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 76 towns of 500–10,000 people in Oregon. #1 is La Pine, OR.

1. 25Burns, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 71% of Oregon towns

   Burns is a city of 2,730 people in Harney County, Oregon. It also ranks better for cycling than 95% of Oregon towns and quieter than 72% of Oregon towns.

   2,730 people · Harney County · median home $187,200 · income $41,858 · Jan low 16°F

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2. 24Sweet Home, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 72% of Oregon towns

   Sweet Home is a city of 9,828 people in Linn County, Oregon. The median home is worth $273,300 (typical Oregon town: $394,200).

   9,828 people · Linn County · median home $273,300 · income $56,927 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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3. 23Sheridan, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 75% of Oregon towns

   Sheridan is a city of 4,639 people in Yamhill County, Oregon. The median home is worth $328,800 (typical Oregon town: $394,200).

   4,639 people · Yamhill County · median home $328,800 · income $70,785 · Jan low 35°F · 2 in snow

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4. 22Madras, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 75% of Oregon towns

   Madras is a city of 7,456 people in Jefferson County, Oregon. The median home is worth $330,900 (typical Oregon town: $394,200).

   7,456 people · Jefferson County · median home $330,900 · income $64,659 · Jan low 24°F · 14 in snow

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5. 21Reedsport, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 79% of Oregon towns

   Reedsport is a city of 4,310 people in Douglas County, Oregon. It also ranks more seaside character than 92% of Oregon towns and quieter than 79% of Oregon towns.

   4,310 people · Douglas County · median home $240,000 · income $53,571 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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6. 20Milton-Freewater, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 80% of Oregon towns

   Milton-Freewater is a city of 7,151 people in Umatilla County, Oregon. It also ranks more walkable than 77% of Oregon towns and more vibrant than 75% of Oregon towns.

   7,151 people · Umatilla County · median home $240,000 · income $52,183 · Jan low 30°F · 7 in snow

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7. 19Jennings Lodge, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 80% of Oregon towns

   Jennings Lodge is a community of 7,503 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. It also ranks more walkable than 99% of Oregon towns and more vibrant than 99% of Oregon towns.

   7,503 people · Clackamas County · median home $462,100 · income $71,054 · Jan low 37°F · 3 in snow

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8. 18Independence, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 82% of Oregon towns

   Independence is a city of 9,828 people in Polk County, Oregon. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of Oregon towns and better for cycling than 84% of Oregon towns.

   9,828 people · Polk County · median home $378,800 · income $85,375 · Jan low 35°F · 6 in snow

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9. 17Florence, Oregon

   Better for first-time buyers than 83% of Oregon towns

   Florence is a city of 9,396 people in Lane County, Oregon. It also ranks more seaside character than 87% of Oregon towns and better for a vacation home than 82% of Oregon towns.

   9,396 people · Lane County · median home $358,300 · income $53,333 · Jan low 39°F · 1 in snow

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10. 16Lafayette, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 87% of Oregon towns

    Lafayette is a city of 4,423 people in Yamhill County, Oregon. It also ranks better for families than 99% of Oregon towns and more of a college town than 96% of Oregon towns.

    4,423 people · Yamhill County · median home $417,100 · income $97,771 · Jan low 35°F · 6 in snow

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11. 15Veneta, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Oregon towns

    

    Veneta is a city of 5,214 people in Lane County, Oregon. It also ranks easier by car than 96% of Oregon towns.

    5,214 people · Lane County · median home $385,200 · income $66,890 · Jan low 33°F · 2 in snow

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12. 14Oakridge, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 90% of Oregon towns

    Oakridge is a city of 3,206 people in Lane County, Oregon. It also ranks better for cycling than 99% of Oregon towns and hipper than 89% of Oregon towns.

    3,206 people · Lane County · median home $240,200 · income $40,297 · Jan low 31°F · 5 in snow

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13. 13Philomath, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 90% of Oregon towns

    Philomath is a city of 5,350 people in Benton County, Oregon. It also ranks more of a college town than 97% of Oregon towns and better for cycling than 96% of Oregon towns.

    5,350 people · Benton County · median home $421,300 · income $83,672 · Jan low 28°F · 4 in snow

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14. 12Dayton, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Oregon towns

    Dayton is a city of 2,678 people in Yamhill County, Oregon. It also ranks easier by car than 94% of Oregon towns.

    2,678 people · Yamhill County · median home $410,800 · income $91,184 · Jan low 35°F · 5 in snow

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15. 11Tillamook, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Oregon towns

    Tillamook is a city of 5,204 people in Tillamook County, Oregon. It also ranks more seaside character than 87% of Oregon towns and better for cycling than 87% of Oregon towns.

    5,204 people · Tillamook County · median home $298,800 · income $58,176 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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16. 10Roseburg North, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 92% of Oregon towns

    Roseburg North is a community of 4,375 people in Douglas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $237,500 (typical Oregon town: $394,200).

    4,375 people · Douglas County · median home $237,500 · income $65,160 · Jan low 35°F · 0 in snow

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17. 9Talent, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Oregon towns

    Talent is a city of 6,282 people in Jackson County, Oregon. It also ranks hipper than 100% of Oregon towns and better for young professionals than 98% of Oregon towns.

    6,282 people · Jackson County · median home $405,300 · income $62,543 · Jan low 30°F · 1 in snow

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18. 8Dundee, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Oregon towns

    Dundee is a city of 3,238 people in Yamhill County, Oregon. It also ranks better for families than 100% of Oregon towns and easier by car than 83% of Oregon towns.

    3,238 people · Yamhill County · median home $493,100 · income $106,681 · Jan low 35°F · 1 in snow

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19. 7Mount Hood Villages, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Oregon towns

    Mount Hood Villages is a community of 4,586 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 87% of Oregon towns and better for retirees than 76% of Oregon towns.

    4,586 people · Clackamas County · median home $455,500 · income $91,817 · Jan low 35°F · 60 in snow

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20. 6Three Rivers, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Oregon towns

    Three Rivers is a community of 3,925 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Oregon towns and quieter than 92% of Oregon towns.

    3,925 people · Deschutes County · median home $557,700 · income $87,313 · Jan low 20°F · 43 in snow

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21. 5Nyssa, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Oregon towns

    Nyssa is a city of 3,198 people in Malheur County, Oregon. It also ranks easier by car than 96% of Oregon towns.

    3,198 people · Malheur County · median home $204,300 · income $69,183 · Jan low 24°F · 8 in snow

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22. 4River Road, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Oregon towns

    River Road is a community of 8,732 people in Lane County, Oregon. It also ranks more walkable than 95% of Oregon towns and more vibrant than 95% of Oregon towns.

    8,732 people · Lane County · median home $397,800 · income $81,589 · Jan low 35°F · 2 in snow

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23. 3Sisters, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Oregon towns

    Sisters is a city of 3,064 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. It also ranks better for retirees than 100% of Oregon towns and better for a vacation home than 100% of Oregon towns.

    3,064 people · Deschutes County · median home $631,100 · income $94,524 · Jan low 21°F · 26 in snow

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24. 2Deschutes River Woods, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Oregon towns

    Deschutes River Woods is a community of 5,532 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. It also ranks better for cycling than 95% of Oregon towns and better for families than 80% of Oregon towns.

    5,532 people · Deschutes County · median home $559,500 · income $91,960 · Jan low 25°F · 22 in snow

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25. 1La Pine, Oregon

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Oregon towns

    La Pine is a city of 2,512 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. It also ranks easier by car than 85% of Oregon towns and better for a vacation home than 83% of Oregon towns.

    2,512 people · Deschutes County · median home $363,800 · income $58,365 · Jan low 21°F · 74 in snow

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