Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Aurora, OR
$525,100Median home value
Marion CountyArea
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About Aurora
Aurora is a city of about 1,000 in the Willamette Valley, 20 miles south of Portland. Founded in 1856 as a Christian communal colony, its 19th-century streetscape became Oregon’s first National Historic District in 1974. Antique shops now fill the old buildings.
Home prices in Aurora
The median home value in Aurora is $525,100.
Top places in Aurora
- Aurora Colony Historic District — 19th-century streetscape.
- Aurora antique district — dozens of shops.
- Champoeg State Heritage Area — ~10 min.
- Willamette Valley wineries — nearby.
- Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage.
Commuting from Aurora
- I-5 Exit 278; Portland ~30 min north.
- Portland International ~40 min.
- Amtrak Cascades at Oregon City ~15 min.
Aurora FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Aurora, OR?
The median home value in Aurora is $525,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Aurora, OR?
I-5 Exit 278; Portland ~30 min north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.