Woodburn

Woodburn Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers.
Woodburn is an agricultural heartland with a short commute to Salem and Portland.
Many community events take place throughout the year at Centennial Park in Woodburn.
The Jesse Settlemier House was built by the town's founder in 1892.
The 1785 has been part of Woodburn's landscape and heritage since 1957.

Woodburn, OR Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,421

Population

26,331

Renter Mix

36% Rent

Celebrate diverse cultural offerings in the Willamette Valley

Suburban Diverse Welcoming Convenient Accessible Historic Multicultural Vibrant

Located off of I-5 between Salem and Portland, Woodburn offers residents a small-town feel in the heart of Marion County. Woodburn is known as the “City of Unity,” boasting an array of cultural diversity among its residents, which is reflected in the community’s restaurants, events, and language immersion programs in local schools.

Woodburn’s community bonds over a variety of annual events such as La Fiesta Mexicana, Haunted Zombie Survival, Fourth of July Celebration, Music in the Park, and the Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest. There is a broad range of shopping opportunities in Woodburn as well, from the many retailers in the Woodburn Premium Outlets to the local shops in Woodburn’s colorful downtown area. Agricultural amenities abound near Woodburn, with plenty of surrounding farms and vineyards to visit. Big-city luxuries aren’t too far away either, with Portland and Salem each less than an hour’s drive from Woodburn.

Explore the City

Many community events take place throughout the year at Centennial Park in Woodburn.

The Jesse Settlemier House was built by the town's founder in 1892.

You can find Mexican, Chinese and Russian food at Metropolis Marketplace in Woodburn.

Luis's Taqueria has been serving Michoacan style Mexican food since 1993 in Woodburn.

The 1785 has been part of Woodburn's landscape and heritage since 1957.

You can stop by Woodburn Premium Outlets to shop at a variety of stores.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$53,619

Average: $72,745

Education

3,451

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

11,954

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Woodburn has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Woodburn, OR is $1,266 for a studio, $1,416 for one bedroom, $1,579 for two bedrooms, and $2,106 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woodburn has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,416/month
701 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Woodburn Arthur Academy

Public

Grades K-5

145 Students

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

Heritage Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

618 Students

Nellie Muir Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

574 Students

Valor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

630 Students

French Prairie Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

587 Students

Woodburn Success

Public

Grades 6-12

79 Students

Woodburn Success

Public

Grades 6-12

79 Students

Wellness Business And Sports School

Public

Grades 9-12

456 Students

Woodburn Academy Of Art Science And Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

430 Students

Woodburn Arts And Communications Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

398 Students

Academy Of International Studies (At Woodburn)

Public

Grades 9-12

347 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • French Prairie Gardens
  • St. Louis Ponds
  • Champoeg State Heritage Area
  • Ediger Landing
  • Smith Garden

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.