Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Forest Grove
Forest Grove, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,261
Population
26,794
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Hidden in Oregon’s woodlands is the charming suburb of Forest Grove
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Forest Grove holds true to its name—with sprawling forests and residential neighborhoods, this suburb is a wonderful place to call home. To the west, you’ll discover miles of woodlands and mountains as you near the Pacific. Situated in the northwest corner of Oregon, Forest Grove lies 24 miles west of Portland. Though residents enjoy proximity to Oregon’s largest city, there is plenty to be seen right in Forest Grove! Situated in the center of town, Pacific University provides an educational hub for the city, along with the public schools in the Forest Grove School District.
A charming downtown district is one of the city’s greatest features. Picture-perfect storefronts are filled with local gems such as breweries, restaurants, and boutiques. A blend of cozy and modern apartments are spread throughout the city, along with beautiful single-family homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,057
Average: $91,297
Education
6,965
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,518
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forest Grove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Forest Grove, OR is $1,356 for a studio, $1,269 for one bedroom, $1,471 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forest Grove has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
659 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Forest Grove, OR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
206 Students
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
264 Students
Public
Grades K-8
201 Students
Public
Grades K-5
747 Students
Public
Grades K-8
201 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
826 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,977 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fernhill Wetland
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
- Rood Bridge Park & Rhododendron Garden
- Tree to Tree Adventure Park
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.