Tigard, Oregon
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 2% for walkability
- bottom 3% for property crime
Tigard is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 55,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on cost of living and property crime.
Official websitetigard-or.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.0 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$101k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$71kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$525k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 53% of US places
Income Tax10.66%better than 12% of US places
State 9.90% + Local 0.76%
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.55%better than 16% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.1 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.6 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 87% of US places
Comfortable Days118 daysbetter than 93% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.4better than 69% of US places
Air Quality31 AQIbetter than 90% of US places
School Quality82.6better than 77% of US places
Violent Crime946/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime3701/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population55,16198th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.940th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.4%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)9.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 66% of US places
Walkability14.2/20better than 98% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.1%better than 80% of US places
Amenities Nearby135.97better than 61% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tigard an affordable place to live?
- Tigard is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $71k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Tigard?
- The median home value in Tigard is $525k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Tigard?
- Median household income in Tigard is $101k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Tigard?
- Median gross rent in Tigard is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Tigard safe?
- Tigard is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 946/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 3701/100k.
- What is the weather like in Tigard?
- Tigard averages 69°F in July and 42°F in January, with 42.1 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Tigard?
- Public-school quality in Tigard is above average, scoring better than 77% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Tigard?
- The average one-way commute in Tigard is 23 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)