Oregon’s Housing Supply Increased Only About 5% Between 2020 and 2025

Oregon’s housing supply increased modestly between 2020 and 2025, with the biggest growth in Central Oregon, but progress lags far behind the state’s lofty goals.

U.S. Census Bureau data released May 14 shows the number of Oregon housing units climbed to 1.9 million, up from 1.8 million, over the five years, an increase of 5%. The state’s population rose only 0.7%, but Oregon still faces a housing crisis after years of underdevelopment.

From 2024…