At a Glance
Median Income
$100,185
$39,326 per capita
Home Value
$452,000
Zillow: $602,231
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
234 sunny days/yr
How Battle Ground Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Battle Ground's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Battle Ground a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Battle Ground residents earn a median household income of $100,185 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,326. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Battle Ground is $452,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,231. Median rent is $1,469/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Battle Ground reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,077/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Battle Ground hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Battle Ground has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population21,293
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,185
Per Capita$39,326
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$452,000
Rent$1,469
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$602,231
Housing Units7,190
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary248/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation285 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Battle Ground was founded in 1902.
The median home in Battle Ground was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Portland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.