Here's what it costs to live in Forest Grove, Oregon, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,460 per month, while the typical home is valued around $479,600. Households earn a median of $87,933 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$87,933
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,460
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$479,600
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,529
Latest estimate
Median Age
34 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,398
Per month
Avg Home Value
$496,400
Census ACS
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.5
fair
Hospitals
30
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.4%
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 $1,460 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 $87,933 per year.
What is the median home value in Forest Grove?
The median home value in Forest Grove is $479,600 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?
Tax data for Oregon is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
