Forest Grove, Oregon
Among the top 6% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 38% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 5% for walkability
- bottom 5% for cost of living
Forest Grove is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
Official websiteforestgrove-or.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 7.2 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$71kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$439k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.88%better than 58% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.86%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment4.3%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.7 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 87% of US places
Comfortable Days108 daysbetter than 91% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.3better than 38% of US places
Air Quality32 AQIbetter than 89% of US places
School Quality58.3better than 50% of US places
Violent Crime811/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime1868/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Community
Population26,16095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)29.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 31% of US places
Walkability12.9/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.2%better than 54% of US places
Amenities Nearby39.76better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Forest Grove an affordable place to live?
- Forest Grove is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $71k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Forest Grove?
- The median home value in Forest Grove is $439k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Forest Grove?
- Median household income in Forest Grove is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Forest Grove?
- Median gross rent in Forest Grove is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Forest Grove safe?
- Forest Grove is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 811/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1868/100k.
- What is the weather like in Forest Grove?
- Forest Grove averages 67°F in July and 41°F in January, with 46.7 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Forest Grove?
- Public-school quality in Forest Grove is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Forest Grove?
- The average one-way commute in Forest Grove is 29 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)