Special Interest
Housing in Wallowa County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wallowa County averages $981/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Wallowa County FMR Area are $851 for a studio, $1,003 for 1‑bedroom, $1,223 for 2‑bedroom, $1,701 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,052 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $242 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wallowa County shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wallowa County was 4.6% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
