Barlow, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
187 Population 3,740/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Barlow, OR

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Barlow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barlow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barlow a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.6% of adults in Barlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barlow has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density3,740/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,898
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$588,188
Housing Units75
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation103 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband47.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Barlow was built in 1985.
34.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.