Best Places to Retire in Oregon for Housing

Quick answer

The most affordable housing places to retire in Oregon in 2026 are Ontario, Altamont, and Baker City. Ontario ranks first, with median home price of $174,900. Rankings below cover 15 Oregon cities and measure the median home price, using Census Bureau and Zillow home-value data.

Explore the most affordable housing markets for retirees, featuring cities with high-value real estate options. When choosing a retirement destination in Oregon, housing is often a top priority. The cities below are ranked by the median home price, drawn from Census Bureau and Zillow home-value data and refreshed for 2026.

Source: Census Bureau and Zillow home-value data. See our full methodology and data lineage →

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Ranked #1 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $174,900. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$174,900

Ranked #2 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $203,600.

Median Home Price

$203,600

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Ranked #3 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $209,000. Retirees choose it for walkable neighborhoods and established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$209,000

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Ranked #4 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $228,800. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$228,800

Ranked #5 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $238,600.

Median Home Price

$238,600

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Ranked #6 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $247,000. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$247,000

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Ranked #7 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $252,000. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$252,000

Ranked #8 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $260,800.

Median Home Price

$260,800

Ranked #9 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $281,900.

Median Home Price

$281,900

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Ranked #10 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $282,000. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$282,000

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Ranked #11 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $284,100. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$284,100

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Ranked #12 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $286,300. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$286,300

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Ranked #13 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $298,000. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$298,000

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Ranked #14 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $323,800. Retirees choose it for established retirement community.

Median Home Price

$323,800

Ranked #15 of 15 Oregon cities for housing, with median home price of $328,400.

Median Home Price

$328,400

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to retire in Oregon for housing?

Ontario ranks first among Oregon retirement cities for housing, with median home price of $174,900. Altamont and Baker City follow closely behind. Rankings use Census Bureau and Zillow home-value data.

How does RetireCityIQ rank Oregon cities for housing?

Each city is scored on the median home price, sourced from Census Bureau and Zillow home-value data. Cities are then ordered from lowest to highest on that metric. See our methodology page for the full scoring model and data lineage.

Which Oregon cities are covered in these housing rankings?

These rankings cover 15 Oregon retirement cities, including Ontario, Altamont, Baker City, La Grande, Pendleton, and more. Each links to a full retirement guide with cost of living, taxes, healthcare, and climate data.

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