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Hermiston, Oregon · ZIP 97838

Hermiston — ZIP 97838

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Hermiston (97838) scores 51/100 — Fair for Oregon. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $349K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$349K
Median rent$1,478/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$349K

Median Rent

$1,478/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,468

Violent Crime

192

Property Crime

1,276

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Umatilla County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Desert View Elementary SchoolKG–05351
40%
49%
Highland Hills Elementary SchoolKG–05308
39%
50%
Rocky Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05442
32%
34%
West Park Elementary SchoolKG–05408
32%
31%
Sunset Elementary SchoolKG–05378
29%
40%
Armand Larive Middle School06–08722
25%
43%
Sandstone Middle School06–08609
25%
47%
Hermiston High School09–121,705
17%
44%
Loma Vista ElementaryKG–05397Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,979

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97838 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97838 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97838 is approximately $349K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97838 in Hermiston has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.