Housing in John Day, OR
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$259,998
John Day vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. John Day is highlighted.
Median Home Value
56th%ilemost expensive$199,400show rank
Median Rent
49th%ilemost expensive rent$942show rank
Rent Burden
23rd%ilehighest rent burden14.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Rent
$942
Total Housing Units
775
Vacancy Rate
12.7%
Owner Occupied
59.5%
Renter Occupied
40.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,474
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$675
Housing Types
Single Family62.1%
Multi-Family18.7%
Mobile Home19.2%
The median home value in John Day, OR is $199,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for John Day is $259,998. The median rent is $942 per month (Census ACS). About 59.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 775 total housing units.