Housing in Fossil, OR

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$253,037

Fossil vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Fossil is highlighted.

Median Home Value

39th%ilemost expensive$143,800show rank

Median Rent

23rd%ilemost expensive rent$752show rank

Rent Burden

51st%ilehighest rent burden18.6%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$143,800

Median Rent

$752

Total Housing Units

265

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Owner Occupied

77.6%

Renter Occupied

22.4%

Median Property Tax

$1,455

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$900

Housing Types

Single Family

80.8%

Multi-Family

2.6%

Mobile Home

16.6%

The median home value in Fossil, OR is $143,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Fossil is $253,037. The median rent is $752 per month (Census ACS). About 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 265 total housing units.