Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Albany, OR metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Albany, OR metro area's all-transactions index changed -0.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.6% for Oregon and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 384th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- -0.8%
- 5-year change
- +29.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +320%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 384th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Albany, OR vs Oregon and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Albany, OR: 419.5
- Oregon: 447.6
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | OR | U.S. | Gap vs OR | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -0.8% | +1.6% | +3.0% | −2.5 pts | −3.8 pts |
| 3 years | +6.8% | +6.0% | +12.9% | +0.8 pts | −6.1 pts |
| 5 years | +29.1% | +23.8% | +41.3% | +5.3 pts | −12.2 pts |
| 10 years | +115% | +80.0% | +93.3% | +35.5 pts | +22.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +320% | +348% | +292% | −28.1 pts | +28.0 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Albany, OR area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 973 · Salem, OR area | OR | +0.5% | +29.7% | +322% | 19% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Albany, OR area
Albany, OR area's index peaked in Q4 2007, fell 23.2% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2016, about 8.8 years after the top. Today it sits +111% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q4 2007 | Q2 2012 | -23.2% | Q3 2016 (8.8 yrs) | +111% |
| OR | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -26.0% | Q1 2016 (8.8 yrs) | +87.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Albany, OR area's index has changed +89.5% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | OR after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -4.5% | -2.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -2.7% | -3.5% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +4.1% | -0.1% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +54.9% | +29.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +89.5% | +102% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Albany, OR area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +313% | $1,238,345 |
| Q2 2000 | +236% | $1,009,003 |
| Q2 2005 | +174% | $823,376 |
| Q2 2010 | +150% | $750,063 |
| Q2 2015 | +132% | $695,244 |
| Q2 2020 | +50.1% | $450,311 |
| Q2 2021 | +29.1% | $387,323 |
| Q2 2023 | +6.8% | $320,383 |
| Q2 2025 | -0.8% | $297,574 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Albany, OR area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Albany, OR metro area shows changes of -0.8% over one year, +29.1% over five years, and +115% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +320% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Albany, OR area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −3.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −12.2 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.