Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Gresham
Gresham, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,371
Population
108,704
Renter Mix
48% Rent
An idyllic Portland suburb conveniently located along the river
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Located in the Willamette Valley, Gresham combines city living with natural surroundings. This established community, situated east of Portland, offers diverse rental options throughout its neighborhoods, including Central City and Historic Southeast.
Gresham features several distinct areas, including Gresham Butte with its elevated views and Powell Valley near numerous parks. The city's trail system includes the Springwater Corridor and the Gresham-Fairview Trail, connecting neighborhoods and providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
Originally settled in 1851 as Powell's Valley, Gresham maintains its historic character while offering contemporary amenities. The downtown district preserves many original buildings while housing local businesses. Mount Hood Community College serves as an educational hub, while Main City Park and Hogan Butte Nature Park offer outdoor spaces. The MAX Blue Line provides direct access to downtown Portland, making commuting accessible for residents. As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham continues to preserve its natural areas while supporting community growth.
Explore the City
Aerial view of Gresham
Highway 26 runs through Downtown Gresham.
The Gresham Farmers Market runs every Saturday from May through October.
Main City Park sits directly on the Springwater multi-use path in Gresham.
Gresham’s large employers are part of the technology industry.
Center for the Arts Foundation puts on a concert series during the summers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,692
Average: $83,196
Education
22,404
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
54,728
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gresham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gresham, OR is $1,263 for a studio, $1,364 for one bedroom, $1,571 for two bedrooms, and $2,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gresham has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,364/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$2,843/month
1,634 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gresham, OR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Public
Grades K-5
167 Students
East Gresham Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
551 Students
Lupine Community Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
329 Students
Butler Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
512 Students
Lupine Community Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
559 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
382 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
672 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
188 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,710 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,756 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,666 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Springwater Corridor
- Planetarium Sky Theater
- Nadaka Nature Park
- Blue Lake Regional Park
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
Commuter Rail
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.