Living in Molalla, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Molalla · Census data 2020–2024
Molalla has 10,186 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $89,318 (8% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $447,100, the median rent is $1,654/month.
Molalla at a glance
- Population
- 10,186
- Median age
- 32.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $89,318State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $447,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,654/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Molalla a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Oregon median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Molalla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Molalla the median home value is $447,100, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,196 a month in housing costs.
Molalla median household income
The median household income in Molalla is $89,318 and the income per person is $38,443. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Molalla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,849
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.76
Molalla demographics
- Population
- 10,186
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 3,642
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Molalla ›
Education in Molalla
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Molalla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Molalla
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Molalla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla | 10,186 | $89,318 | $447,100 | $1,654 |
| Mulino | 2,229 | $108,482 | $779,500 | $1,728 |
| Scotts Mills | 337 | $66,806 | $478,800 | — |
| Canby | 18,134 | $100,989 | $528,500 | $1,542 |
| Barlow | 105 | $96,250 | $413,600 | — |
| Beavercreek | 4,894 | $135,032 | $664,300 | $1,407 |
| Aurora | 1,030 | $107,500 | $525,100 | $2,167 |
| Hubbard | 3,406 | $101,771 | $436,800 | $1,253 |
| Mount Angel | 3,393 | $62,232 | $430,600 | $1,213 |
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What is the median household income in Molalla, OR?
The median household income in Molalla is $89,318, 8% higher 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 Molalla?
The median home value in Molalla is $447,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Molalla?
The median gross rent in Molalla is $1,654 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Molalla, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Oregon median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Molalla?
The median age in Molalla is 32.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Molalla?
The average commute to work in Molalla is 28 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Molalla?
The unemployment rate in Molalla is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Molalla?
18.8% of adults in Molalla 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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