Market Intelligence Report — OR-520

The Dalles, OR

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-OR-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$490K
-2.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.28
+4.6% YoY

Active Inventory

100
-9.9% YoY

Median DOM

82 Days
-4.1% YoY

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The Dalles, OR market is currently cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.28, which indicates demand absorption is lagging inventory. This is occurring as active listings have contracted by 9.9% year-over-year, alongside a 2.0% year-over-year decline in the median listing price.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the The Dalles market right now.

Active listings have shown a year-over-year contraction of 9.9%, while new listings remained stable compared to the prior year. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.28, marking a 4.6% increase year-over-year, albeit from a low base. Median listing prices have declined by 2.0% over the past year, while the median days on market saw a slight reduction of 4.1% year-over-year. The share of price reductions has increased by 9.6% year-over-year, reflecting adjustments in pricing strategies.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$490K-1.0% MoM

Active Inventory

100-9.9% YoY

Days on Market

82-4.1% YoY

Sold Score™

36+4.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

36
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.28 and an increasing share of price reductions, market dynamics suggest a slower pace of absorption. While active inventory has decreased year-over-year, the current demand level does not exert significant upward pressure on pricing. Negotiations are likely to exhibit increased price discipline from purchasers, given the prevailing market conditions.

Luxury Segment

Elevated average listing prices relative to the median, with an average price of $683,094 versus a median of $489,900, suggests some segmentation in the market. However, the average listing price increased by 5.5% year-over-year, alongside a 12.9% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, providing no clear signal of softness in the higher-price tier.

Supply Dynamics

100 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 20 per month.

Pricing Pressure
35.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +9.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +12.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.28

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
28%
Median Days on Market
82 days
Inventory YoY
−10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
The Dalles, OR
CBSA Code
45520
State
OR

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in The Dalles?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the The Dalles metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.28 with median days on market at 82.

  • Are home prices dropping in The Dalles?+

    Median listing price is $490K, -2.0% year over year. 35.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in The Dalles?+

    The typical listing sits 82 days on market, a -4.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 20 per month.

  • What's happening in the The Dalles luxury market?+

    Elevated average listing prices relative to the median, with an average price of $683,094 versus a median of $489,900, suggests some segmentation in the market. However, the average listing price increased by 5.5% year-over-year, alongside a 12.9% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, providing no clear signal of softness in the higher-price tier.

  • Where can I find a trusted The Dalles real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of The Dalles agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 45520 · 36mo history