Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Molalla
Molalla, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,444
Population
9,222
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A rodeo town in the shadow of Mount Hood
Rural
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Suburb
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Mountains
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Scenic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Molalla is a small, rural city in the cascade foothills, roughly thirty miles south of Portland. The center of town surrounding Main Street and Molalla Avenue features a low-key collective of local favorites: grab your morning coffee at the Hitchin’ Post Café, drop into the Buckeroo deli for lunch, or swing by the Sundowner to catch a band on the weekend.
The nearby mountains provide beautiful scenery for the region, and Mount Hood is only a short drive away, providing great opportunities to make the most of the lush natural surroundings. For over a century, the city has been the home of the Molalla Buckeroo rodeo, a wildly popular event that draws cowboys and other competitors from around the nation.
While a small community, Molalla hosts a packed calendar of popular events, from the annual Apple Festival and brew Fest to major holiday events for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and the 4th of July.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,116
Average: $91,932
Education
1,162
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,787
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Molalla has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Molalla, OR is $1,351 for a studio, $1,444 for one bedroom, $1,507 for two bedrooms, and $2,091 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Molalla has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,444/month
712 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,595/month
933 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Molalla, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
239 Students
Public
Grades K-12
55 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Public
Grades K-12
55 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
763 Students
Public
Grades K-12
55 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scotts Mills Park
- Hopkins Demonstration Forest
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.