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NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.OregonSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 61
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$681K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+10.7%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
17
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$663K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.386
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$663K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,680 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.97%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.61%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.45%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.39%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.125

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.503
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,169 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How University District compares

By median home value, University District is the 3rd most expensive of 36 neighborhoods in Jackson County, and its typical home is worth more than 90% of all homes in Jackson County.

Home values in University District

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$387K$1.2M
neighborhoods in Jackson County ranked by median home value
#Jackson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Northwest Ashland$748K211
2Skidmore Academy District$669K507
3University District$663K386
43 Tiers of Ashland$650K805
5Siskiyou-Hargadine District$598K474
6Railroad District$594K343
7Eagle Point Golf Community$579K648
8North Ashland$571K423
9Oak Knoll$533K327
10South Ashland$517K1,162
11Verde Hill$507K116
12Jackson Creek Estates$495K267
13East Ashland$489K553
14Foot's Creek$485K168
15Normal Avenue$477K210
16Cottage District$475K581
17Lawnview$470K202
18Mont Crest$462K248
19Mountain Meadows$444K412
20Central Ashland$443K339
21Century Village$443K196
22Cedar Hills$436K272
23Ruch$429K163
24Greenhills Estates$418K268

36 neighborhoods in Jackson County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the University District market

What is the median home price in University District, OR?

The median sale price in University District, OR is $680,500 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 10.7% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in University District, OR each year?

17 homes sold in University District, OR over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is University District, OR a buyer's or seller's market?

University District, OR is currently a seller's market, scoring 61 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in University District, OR?

University District, OR contains 386 residential properties, with a median of 1,680 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $663K.

How does University District, OR compare to the rest of Jackson County?

By median home value, University District, OR is the 3rd most expensive of 36 neighborhoods in Jackson County. Its typical home is worth more than 90% of all homes in Jackson County. Skidmore Academy District ranks just above it and 3 Tiers of Ashland just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in University District, OR?

69% of homes in University District, OR are owner-occupied. 45% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in University District, OR hold?

61% of mortgaged homes in University District, OR are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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