Living in Gresham, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gresham · Census data 2020–2024
Gresham has 112,378 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $77,795 (6% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $458,700, the median rent is $1,586/month.
Gresham at a glance
- Population
- 112,378
- Median age
- 37State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $77,795State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $458,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,586/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gresham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gresham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gresham the median home value is $458,700, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,586 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,173 a month in housing costs.
Gresham median household income
The median household income in Gresham is $77,795 and the income per person is $36,786. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Gresham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 44,005
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.64
Gresham demographics
- Population
- 112,378
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 41,801
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gresham ›
Education in Gresham
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Gresham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gresham
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Gresham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham | 112,378 | $77,795 | $458,700 | $1,586 |
| Wood Village | 4,696 | $85,413 | $311,500 | $1,535 |
| Fairview | 10,735 | $70,107 | $427,700 | $1,637 |
| Troutdale | 15,923 | $89,337 | $456,100 | $1,653 |
| Orient | 481 | $92,212 | $936,000 | — |
| Damascus | 11,437 | $122,500 | $653,100 | $2,654 |
| Happy Valley | 26,738 | $122,151 | $725,300 | $2,029 |
| Boring | 1,869 | $158,625 | $730,900 | $1,328 |
| Maywood Park | 987 | $141,458 | $582,900 | $2,000 |
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What is the median household income in Gresham, OR?
The median household income in Gresham is $77,795, 6% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gresham?
The median home value in Gresham is $458,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Gresham?
The median gross rent in Gresham is $1,586 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Gresham, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Gresham?
The median age in Gresham is 37 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Gresham?
The average commute to work in Gresham is 26 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gresham?
The unemployment rate in Gresham is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gresham?
23.3% of adults in Gresham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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