Here's what it costs to live in Forest Grove, Oregon, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month, while the typical home is valued around $464,300. Households earn a median of $81,998 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$81,998
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,393
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$464,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
9.90%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
None
No statewide sales tax
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,406
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Forest Grove?
The cost of living index for Forest Grove is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Forest Grove?
The median gross rent in Forest Grove is $1,393 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Forest Grove?
The median household income in Forest Grove is $81,998 per year.
What is the median home value in Forest Grove?
The median home value in Forest Grove is $464,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Forest Grove?
Air quality data for Forest Grove is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Forest Grove?
Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no statewide sales tax (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology