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Mill City, OR Housing Market
The typical home in Mill City, OR is worth $363,510, rose 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $345,200, +91.8% year over year (through May 2026). With 6.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 226 days, Mill City is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $363,510 home is about $1,941/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Mill City, OR
Typical home value
$363,510
+1.6% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$345,200
+91.8% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
226
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
12
6.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$70,000
Home costs 5.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Mill City a buyer's or seller's market?
Mill City, OR is a buyer's market, based on 6.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 226 days. Above 5 months of supply, homes start accumulating faster than they clear, which is where buyers gain leverage on price, repairs, and closing costs.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Mill City housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Mill City, OR. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $345,200 |
| Median list price | $425,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +91.8% |
| Median price per sq ft | $266/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 226 days |
| Active inventory | 12 listings |
| Months of supply | 6.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 5 |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Mill City is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Mill City is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Mill City home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Mill City, OR rose 27.9%, from $270,000 to $345,200. The live Zillow value series has rose 1.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 6.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.8%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Mill City?
Priced off the typical home value of $363,510 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $72,702 | $290,808 | $1,941/mo |
| 5% | $18,176 | $345,335 | $2,304/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,941, that implies roughly $83,169 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Mill City earns $70,000, about $13,169 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.2x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mill City?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Mill City, OR, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Mill City?
Active listings in Mill City, OR went from 10 in December 2024 to 12 in May 2026, a +20.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 9 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 10 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 13 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 12 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 12 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 13 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 11 | not published |
| December 2025 | 13 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 11 | not published |
| March 2026 | 10 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 12 | 5 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Mill City compare to Oregon and the U.S.?
Mill City homes sell for $345,200 — 34% below the Oregon median of $525,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Mill City runs 16% lower. Year-over-year, Mill City moved +91.8% against Oregon's -0.0% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill City, OR | $345,200 | +91.8% | 226 days |
| Oregon statewide | $525,500 | -0.0% | 28 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Mill City
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 6.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $364 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $363,510 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Mill City listing goes under contract in 226 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.8% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Mill City added 5 new listings against 2 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +1.6% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Mill City varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Mill City
There are currently 12 homes listed for sale in Mill City, Oregon. The median listing price is $425K.
Active listings
12
Homes on market
Median list price
$425K
Avg. days on market
226
Days until sale
New this week
5
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Mill City by property type?
How the Mill City, OR market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $345,200 | $266/sq ft | 2 | 226 days |
Who lives in Mill City?
American Community Survey estimates for Mill City. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,876
Households
646
Median income
$70,000/yr
Median age
37.1 years
Owner-occupied
69.3%
Median home value
$289,900
Median gross rent
$1,204/mo
Mean commute
29.4 min
69.3% of occupied homes in Mill City are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $289,900 against Zillow's $363,510 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Mill City?
3 schools tracked · 2,678 students
The largest public schools serving Mill City, OR by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Oregon Charter Academy
Grades K-12 · 2,111 students
Santiam Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6-12 · 312 students
Santiam Elementary School
Grades K-5 · 255 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Mill City, OR?
Ordered by distance from Mill City, not by size. Compare Mill City side by side with any of them.
Mill City housing market FAQ
Is Mill City a buyer's or seller's market?
Mill City, OR is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 6.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 226 days, and sellers getting 98.8% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Mill City?
The typical home in Mill City, OR is worth $363,510 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $345,200, about $266 per square foot.
Is Mill City cheaper than the rest of Oregon?
Mill City's median sale price of $345,200 is 34% lower than the Oregon statewide median of $525,500, and 16% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Mill City?
Homes in Mill City, OR spent a median of 226 days on market before going under contract, versus 28 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Mill City?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $363,510 home is about $1,941 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $83,169 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $70,000.
Are home prices rising in Mill City?
The typical home value in Mill City, OR rose 1.6% over the last 12 months, from $357,777 to $363,510 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Mill City?
Mill City ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Mill City?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Mill City, OR is a buyer's market with 6.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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