Forest Grove School District 15, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
41,044 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,775 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$464,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$684 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,282 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
3
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
3
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 41
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 3 0 51
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 6 0 45
Dec 7 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Forest Grove High School
7 miles, SE · 2.8star
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
7 miles, SE · 2.3star
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
7 miles, SE · 3.7star
Forest Grove Community School
8 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Pacific University
8 miles, SE · 2.3star
Northwest College-Hillsboro
13 miles, SE · 1star
Pioneer Pacific College
22 miles, SE · 1.4star
Northwest College-Beaverton
22 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Tuality Community Hospital
14 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
32 miles, E · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
99 miles, S · 1.4star
Roberts Field
137 miles, SE · 1.4star
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