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Pendleton, Oregon · ZIP 97801

Pendleton — ZIP 97801

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Pendleton (97801) scores 61/100 — Fair for Oregon. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $303K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100
Typical home value$303K
Median rent$1,340/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

$303K

Median Rent

$1,340/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
McKay Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05265
47%
47%
Sherwood Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05439
29%
33%
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05420
29%
40%
Sunridge Middle School06–08672
20%
44%
Pendleton High School09–12763
17%
47%
Nixyaawii Community School09–1289
10%
50%
Pendleton Early Learning CenterPK–KG197Not reportedNot reported
InterMountain Virtual Learning AcademyKG–12107Not 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

21,930

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97801 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 97801 has a school score of 57/100. 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 97801 is approximately $303K. 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 97801 in Pendleton has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.