Oregon Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gilliam County | 136 |
| 2. | Sherman County | 118 |
| 3. | Morrow County | 116 |
| 4. | Grant County | 111 |
| 5. | Lake County | 105 |
| 6. | Umatilla County | 90 |
| 7. | Harney County | 90 |
| 8. | Malheur County | 88 |
| 9. | Jefferson County | 86 |
| 10. | Baker County | 81 |
| 11. | Columbia County | 81 |
| 12. | Union County | 81 |
| 13. | Polk County | 76 |
| 14. | Wallowa County | 74 |
| 15. | Wheeler County | 73 |
| 16. | Coos County | 73 |
| 17. | Klamath County | 73 |
| 18. | Wasco County | 72 |
| 19. | Linn County | 72 |
| 20. | Hood River County | 71 |
