Portland Metro · Real Estate Market Report · 2026
Current home prices, days on market, price trends, and 2026 outlook for top 15 Portland Metro suburbs — real data, no spin.
I've been watching the Portland Metro go through several distinct phases over the past five years, and 2026 is one of the more nuanced markets I've navigated. It's not the frenzy of 2021. It's not the sharp correction of 2023. It's something in between — a market where correctly priced homes in strong locations still move in under two weeks, while overpriced listings sit for 60-plus days and sellers who bought at peak are in a genuinely difficult position.
What I tell buyers right now: the opportunity in this market isn't a blanket discount — it's the ability to negotiate on time and terms in ways that weren't possible two years ago. Inspection contingencies are back. Financing contingencies are normal again. The frenzy of waiving everything to win is over in most of the market. That's meaningful for buyers who were shut out in 2021 and 2022. If you want to understand what this market looks like from the seller's side of a listing I'm working, or from the buyer's side of an offer I've helped write, I'd welcome the conversation.
Key indicators from Redfin, Zillow, and MLS data as of May–June 2026. All prices reflect active market transactions, not automated estimates.
| City | 2026 Price | Monthly PITI | Days on Mkt | Price Change YoY | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Clackamas County |
$975,000 | $6,150/mo | 22 days | +3.7% | Competitive |
| West Linn Clackamas County |
$738,000 | $4,700/mo | 77 days | +21.2% | Competitive |
| Sherwood Washington County |
$720,000 | $4,550/mo | 28 days | +4% | Competitive |
| Happy Valley Clackamas County |
$658,000 | $4,200/mo | 31 days | +2% | Balanced |
| Wilsonville Clackamas County |
$648,559 | $4,100/mo | 35 days | +11.8% | Competitive |
| Oregon City Clackamas County |
$615,000 | $3,850/mo | 33 days | +5.5% | Balanced |
| Tualatin Washington County |
$575,000 | $3,600/mo | 29 days | +2% | Competitive |
| Beaverton Washington County |
$594,000 | $3,750/mo | 22 days | +1.8% | Balanced |
| Tigard Washington County |
$575,000 | $3,550/mo | 26 days | +2% | Balanced |
| Milwaukie Clackamas County |
$520,000 | $3,300/mo | 27 days | +3% | Balanced |
| Hillsboro Washington County |
$520,000 | $3,250/mo | 30 days | +1.5% | Balanced |
| Troutdale Multnomah County |
$512,000 | $3,200/mo | 35 days | +1% | Buyer-Leaning |
| Newberg Yamhill County |
$505,000 | $3,100/mo | 38 days | +2% | Balanced |
| Gresham Multnomah County |
$482,000 | $3,050/mo | 35 days | +0.5% | Buyer-Leaning |
| McMinnville Yamhill County |
$460,000 | $2,850/mo | 42 days | +1.5% | Balanced |
The Portland Metro is not a single market — it's a collection of 15+ sub-markets with distinct supply and demand dynamics, price trajectories, and buyer profiles. What's true in Lake Oswego is not true in Gresham. Understanding that divergence is the most important thing a 2026 buyer can do before entering this market.
Clackamas County · Competitive Market
Homes sell in 22 days with ~3 offers. Strong demand from buyers priced out of Portland pre...
Homes sell in 22 days with ~3 offers. Strong demand from buyers priced out of Portland premium neighborhoods. Price growth of 3.7% YoY is among the strongest in the metro.
Full Lake Oswego Living Guide →
Clackamas County · Competitive Market
West Linn leads Oregon in YoY price growth at +21.2% per Redfin May 2026 data — a remarkab...
West Linn leads Oregon in YoY price growth at +21.2% per Redfin May 2026 data — a remarkable run driven by premium family demand. Days on market vary widely by price tier.
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Washington County · Competitive Market
Old Town character and A schools continue driving outsized demand. Inventory is extremely ...
Old Town character and A schools continue driving outsized demand. Inventory is extremely tight; well-priced listings routinely receive multiple offers within the first week.
Full Sherwood Living Guide →
Clackamas County · Balanced Market
New construction supply has kept price growth modest. Oregon's fastest-growing city; stron...
New construction supply has kept price growth modest. Oregon's fastest-growing city; strong family demand offset by continued new development in the Damascus corridor.
Full Happy Valley Living Guide →
Clackamas County · Competitive Market
Wilsonville's 11.8% YoY price growth (Redfin, May 2026) reflects increasing recognition of...
Wilsonville's 11.8% YoY price growth (Redfin, May 2026) reflects increasing recognition of its A-school/lower-price advantage. Inventory is limited for the demand level.
Full Wilsonville Living Guide →
Clackamas County · Balanced Market
Oregon City price growth of 5.5% YoY reflects the south-metro value discovery trend. Histo...
Oregon City price growth of 5.5% YoY reflects the south-metro value discovery trend. Historic character and improving downtown driving incremental buyer demand.
Full Oregon City Living Guide →
Washington County · Competitive Market
Consistent demand from family buyers seeking Washington County tax rates and B+ schools. T...
Consistent demand from family buyers seeking Washington County tax rates and B+ schools. Tight inventory keeps Tualatin competitive despite broader metro softness.
Full Tualatin Living Guide →
Washington County · Balanced Market
Beaverton's competitive pockets (South Beaverton, West Beaverton) move in under 2 weeks; c...
Beaverton's competitive pockets (South Beaverton, West Beaverton) move in under 2 weeks; central and entry-tier areas have softened. Research by neighborhood.
Full Beaverton Living Guide →
Washington County · Balanced Market
Steady market with Washington County tax efficiency drawing consistent buyer interest. Tig...
Steady market with Washington County tax efficiency drawing consistent buyer interest. Tigard Triangle development is adding price support for the central corridor.
Full Tigard Living Guide →
Clackamas County · Balanced Market
South-metro value discovery continues. MAX Orange Line and trail access driving steady buy...
South-metro value discovery continues. MAX Orange Line and trail access driving steady buyer interest from Portland buyers seeking more space at lower prices.
Full Milwaukie Living Guide →
Washington County · Balanced Market
Intel employment base provides steady demand floor. Orenco Station premium remains; broade...
Intel employment base provides steady demand floor. Orenco Station premium remains; broader Hillsboro market has moderated from earlier peaks.
Full Hillsboro Living Guide →
Multnomah County · Buyer-Leaning Market
East-side market has softened. C- Reynolds district and property crime levels have widened...
East-side market has softened. C- Reynolds district and property crime levels have widened the buyer pool limitation. More negotiating room than west-side alternatives.
Full Troutdale Living Guide →
Yamhill County · Balanced Market
Yamhill County tax advantage and wine country appeal sustain steady demand. Remote worker ...
Yamhill County tax advantage and wine country appeal sustain steady demand. Remote worker migration has provided incremental price support over the past 2 years.
Full Newberg Living Guide →
Multnomah County · Buyer-Leaning Market
Most affordable entry point with the softest market conditions on this list. Entry-tier na...
Most affordable entry point with the softest market conditions on this list. Entry-tier nationally saw the steepest 2026 sales declines; Gresham reflects this trend.
Full Gresham Living Guide →
Yamhill County · Balanced Market
Strong for Yamhill County; Willamette Valley lifestyle appeal sustaining buyer interest. R...
Strong for Yamhill County; Willamette Valley lifestyle appeal sustaining buyer interest. Remote worker migration added a new buyer cohort that has supported prices.
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The Portland Metro is not a single market in 2026. What it takes to win in Lake Oswego is different from what works in Gresham. I help buyers navigate every city on this list — and I can tell you what offer structure, contingencies, and financing approach gives you the best shot in your target market right now.
From a financing perspective, mid-2026 is a market where buyer preparation creates real competitive advantage. Homes in Lake Oswego and West Linn are still moving in 2-3 weeks with multiple offers on well-priced listings — buyers who show up without pre-approval are still losing those homes. The difference from 2021 is that the waiver-of-everything dynamic is over in most price ranges; pre-approved buyers with clean offers are competitive without sacrificing all contingencies.
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