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City of Milton-Freewater, Oregon

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About homes in Milton-Freewater

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Milton-Freewater in Umatilla County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
56%Built before 198012% built since 2010
54%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
48%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$240kMedian home value1Oregon median $478k
70Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Milton-Freewater was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Oregon median of 1981. That is older than the Umatilla County median of 1979.1 Somewhat more of Milton-Freewater's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 56% against 50%, with 2% built since 2010. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Umatilla County as a whole (52% built before 1980).1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Milton-Freewater has a mixed housing stock: 54% detached houses, 4% attached or townhouse units and 22% in buildings of five or more units.1

Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Milton-Freewater, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Oregon share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Milton-Freewater is valued at $240,000 (ACS), below the Oregon median of $477,600. Within Umatilla County the median is $282,600, so Milton-Freewater sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Walla Walla Rgnl Ap station averages 70 nights a year at or below 32°F and 11 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers bring about 42 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 19 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Heating dominates the year: about 4,798 heating degree days against 936 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Milton-Freewater sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Milton-Freewater are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Milton-Freewater housing units by year built
Before 19409.7%
1940-195920.5%
1960-197926.3%
1980-199936.6%
2000-20094.9%
2010 or later2%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Walla Walla Rgnl Ap, 12.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Milton-Freewater, OR?

Most home remodeling projects in Milton-Freewater, OR land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

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No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Milton-Freewater?

The median home in the city of Milton-Freewater was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Oregon median of 1981. That is older than the Umatilla County median of 1979. Somewhat more of Milton-Freewater's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 56% against 50%, with 2% built since 2010. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Umatilla County as a whole (52% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Milton-Freewater have?

Milton-Freewater has a mixed housing stock: 54% detached houses, 4% attached or townhouse units and 22% in buildings of five or more units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Milton-Freewater, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Oregon share of 63%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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