Living in West Slope, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Slope · Census data 2020–2024
West Slope has 6,582 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $104,875 (26% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $755,300, the median rent is $1,716/month.
West Slope at a glance
- Population
- 6,582
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $104,875State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $755,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,716/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Slope a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Slope
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Slope the median home value is $755,300, 127% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,668 a month in housing costs.
West Slope median household income
The median household income in West Slope is $104,875 and the income per person is $65,058. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in West Slope: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,990
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.22
West Slope demographics
- Population
- 6,582
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 2,912
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Slope ›
Education in West Slope
57.2% of adults 25 and older in West Slope have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Slope
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.9%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
West Slope vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Slope | 6,582 | $104,875 | $755,300 | $1,716 |
| Raleigh Hills | 6,744 | $120,000 | $913,700 | $1,672 |
| West Haven-Sylvan | 7,674 | $110,200 | $782,400 | $1,849 |
| Cedar Hills | 8,388 | $105,850 | $611,400 | $1,706 |
| Garden Home-Whitford | 6,979 | $97,500 | $624,900 | $1,878 |
| Beaverton | 97,812 | $98,622 | $569,800 | $1,826 |
| Marlene Village | 5,439 | $115,417 | $539,800 | $1,853 |
| Cedar Mill | 19,471 | $164,079 | $878,300 | $1,882 |
| Metzger | 3,714 | $91,102 | $543,400 | $1,629 |
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What is the median household income in West Slope, OR?
The median household income in West Slope is $104,875, 26% 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 West Slope?
The median home value in West Slope is $755,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in West Slope?
The median gross rent in West Slope is $1,716 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is West Slope, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Slope?
The median age in West Slope is 41.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in West Slope?
The average commute to work in West Slope is 21 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Slope?
The unemployment rate in West Slope is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Slope?
57.2% of adults in West Slope 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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