The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97413 sells for about $689,000, or $352 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,688 a month.
ZIP 97413 — Blue River
The 97413 housing market is a low-volume, high-price rural niche characterized by limited inventory and long market times. Demand is driven by lifestyle buyers seeking riverfront access, though wildfire risk and high insurance costs remain significant headwinds for potential owners.
This ZIP is best suited for nature enthusiasts, remote workers seeking a rural lifestyle, and retirees who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 11.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97413, Lane County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime in the Blue River area is generally low, consistent with its status as a small, rural, unincorporated community in the Cascade foothills.
Schools serving the area are part of the McKenzie School District, which provides small-town educational settings for the rural population.
The area faces significant wildfire risk due to its location in the McKenzie River corridor and dense forest surroundings, impacting local insurance availability and premiums.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by outdoor recreation and tourism along the McKenzie River, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Lane County based on real market value, with rates determined by the local school district and special service districts including fire and emergency services.
Commuting to the Eugene-Springfield employment core typically requires a drive of 45 to 60 minutes via Highway 126.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring immediate access to the McKenzie River for fishing and rafting, extensive hiking trails, and proximity to the Willamette National Forest.
The rental market is limited and heavily influenced by seasonal demand and short-term vacation rentals catering to river recreationists.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale forestry, with most professional employment located in the Eugene-Springfield metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via the Highway 126 corridor, which serves as the primary artery to the Eugene metro area.
Development is strictly constrained by rural zoning and forest land protections, limiting large-scale residential or commercial expansion.
The Lane County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments reflecting market trends and state-mandated tax limitations.
Parcels are subject to local fire district levies and the McKenzie School District, with specific utility districts managing water and sanitation in select areas.
Property insurance is a significant concern due to high wildfire risk, leading to elevated premiums and limited carrier availability in the forested zones.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 97413 profiles and Lane County CCD aggregates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Willamette National Forest4.75.2 mi
- Bigelow Hot Springs3.912.4 mi
- McKenzie River Trail4.78.5 mi
- Terwilliger Hot Springs Trailhead4.57.1 mi
- Willamette National Forest4.75.2 mi
- McKenzie River Trail4.78.5 mi
- Terwilliger Hot Springs Trailhead4.57.1 mi
- Tokatee Golf Club4.810.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for fishing, rafting, and scenic beauty.
Provides vast access to hiking, camping, and wilderness areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.