Forest Grove, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Forest Grove, Oregon Summary
Life in Forest Grove research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Forest Grove over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Forest Grove:
The population in Forest Grove is 25,767.
The median home value in Forest Grove is $370,900.
The median income in Forest Grove is $73,499.
The cost of living in Forest Grove is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Forest Grove is $1,185.
The unemployment rate in Forest Grove is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Forest Grove is 10.4%.
Table Of Contents
Forest Grove SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
5
Forest Grove, OR Crime Report
573
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,202.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.24%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forest Grove / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 573 | 2,202.5 | 2,950.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 89 | 342.1 | 291.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 11 | 42.3 | 51.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 | 230.6 | 200.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 484 | 1,860.4 | 2,659.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 58 | 222.9 | 339.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 382 | 1,468.3 | 1,928.8 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 169.1 | 391.0 | 282.7 |
Forest Grove, OR Cost Of Living
115
Forest Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
Forest Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Forest Grove | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 140 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 130 | 117 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 97 | 100 | |
Forest Grove, OR Photos
Rankings for Forest Grove in Oregon
Map Of Forest Grove, OR
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Population over time in Forest Grove
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,847 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 23,923 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 23,554 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 23,214 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 22,823 | 3.4% |
| 2016 | 22,070 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 21,593 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 21,245 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 20,908 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 20,635 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Grove
| Race | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 74.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 27.7% | 13.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Forest Grove
| Gender | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Grove for adults over 25
| Education | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest Grove, Oregon
| Income | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
