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. | Jackson County | 90 |
| 2. | Josephine County | 90 |
| 3. | Multnomah County | 91 |
| 4. | Curry County | 91 |
| 5. | Deschutes County | 92 |
| 6. | Crook County | 93 |
| 7. | Benton County | 94 |
| 8. | Lane County | 95 |
| 9. | Yamhill County | 97 |
| 10. | Clatsop County | 99 |
| 11. | Hood River County | 100 |
| 12. | Lincoln County | 101 |
| 13. | Marion County | 104 |
| 14. | Coos County | 106 |
| 15. | Clackamas County | 107 |
| 16. | Linn County | 107 |
| 17. | Tillamook County | 109 |
| 18. | Polk County | 110 |
| 19. | Wallowa County | 110 |
| 20. | Columbia County | 113 |
