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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Caleb Martin

Is Forest Grove good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,406 people. You can expect to pay around $1,393 for rent here. Homes are going for about $464,300 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not...

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ian_native

How is Forest Grove for outdoor activities?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,393/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Mackenzie Miller

Just moved to Forest Grove, any tips?

The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be...

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Clara Long

Is Forest Grove getting better or worse?

Hi all, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $81,998 in Forest Grove. With a population of 26,406, Forest Grove is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say...

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Connor J.

Living in Forest Grove -the reality

Hello, I've been here for 19 years and With a population of 26,406, Forest Grove is a smaller city. Am I overthinking this?

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Christian Sanders

Freelancing from Forest Grove -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in government and With a population of 26,406, Forest Grove is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Everett

Rent in Forest Grove getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,406 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? It's changing fas...

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David

Is public transit usable in Forest Grove?

Random thought, Been living here since 2013. Rent is about $1,393/month for a decent place. Does this match your experience?

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Ryan Castillo

Freelancing from Forest Grove -experience?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $464,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Nevaeh King

Best neighborhoods in Forest Grove

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,406 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Th...

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Danielle R.

Life in Forest Grove as a young professional

Alright, I'm a 47-year-old writer and Household incomes average around $81,998 in Forest Grove. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Grove sits at 207.5 per 100K. With a population of 26,406, Forest Grove is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor a...

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Clara Long

Studio apartments in Forest Grove -options?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $464,300, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,406 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Grove sits at 207.5 per 100K. Ther...

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Jerry M.

Weekend activities in Forest Grove?

Hey everyone, What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Danielle R.

Is Forest Grove worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, Just moved here 18 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,406 people. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for For...

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Connor J.

Rent in Forest Grove getting crazy

Hi all, Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $1,393/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do?

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Christian Sanders

Rent in Forest Grove getting crazy

So, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $81,998 in Forest Grove. With a population of 26,406, Forest Grove is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $464,300 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,406 people. I'd...

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