Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Troutdale, OR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,513
Population
15,250
Renter Mix
32% Rent
The Gateway to the Gorge offers unbeatable access to both the city and the wilderness.
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Troutdale sits at the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, where the pavement practically melts into some of the most dramatic scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Known as the Gateway to the Gorge, this small Multnomah County city gives residents the rare ability to hike world-class trails, cast a line in the Columbia River, or explore the historic Columbia River Highway — all before lunch. Downtown Troutdale has a genuinely charming character, with local shops and a laid-back pace that feels a far cry from the Portland metro hustle, yet Interstate 84 puts you in the city in roughly 30 minutes.
The rental market here reflects the city's smaller scale. You'll find a solid mix of apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals spread across a compact seven square miles. Options range from garden-style communities with plenty of green space to more spacious multi-bedroom layouts suited for those who want room to stretch out after a long day on the trails. With neighboring Gresham just to the south and Mount Hood National Forest to the east, Troutdale offers an outdoor-oriented lifestyle with metro convenience that's genuinely hard to replicate.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,422
Average: $101,536
Education
3,634
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,020
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Troutdale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Troutdale, OR is $1,125 for a studio, $1,513 for one bedroom, $1,714 for two bedrooms, and $2,060 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Troutdale has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,513/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,922/month
1,849 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Troutdale, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
252 Students
Public
Grades K-5
173 Students
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
565 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,474 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
- Planetarium Sky Theater
- Blue Lake Regional Park
- Dabney State Recreation Area
- Springwater Corridor
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.