Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Molalla, OR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,406
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
Molalla, Oregon sits at the edge of the Cascade foothills, about 30 miles south of Portland, where small-town character and Pacific Northwest scenery shape everyday life. The city carries a deep agricultural heritage, and that history still shows in the landscape and the pace of the community. Molalla is perhaps best known for the Molalla Buckaroo, one of Oregon's longest-running rodeos, held each July and drawing visitors from across the region for more than a century.
Day-to-day living here feels grounded and unhurried. Downtown Molalla has a walkable core with local shops, services, and eateries, while Clackamas Community College provides an accessible educational anchor for the area. Surrounding neighborhoods range from established residential streets lined with mature trees to newer subdivisions closer to the city's growing edges.
The rental market reflects the city's scale and character. Expect a mix of single-family home rentals, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities rather than the high-rise density found in larger metro areas. Many rentals offer yard space and a quieter setting, which suits the overall feel of a city that leans into its close connection to the outdoors and the working landscapes just beyond its borders.
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Molalla, OR is $1,339 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,494 for two bedrooms, and $2,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Molalla has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/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 June 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.