Gervais, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clackamas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,588 Population 6,312/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $34,339 per capita
$330,400 Home Value $429,210 Zillow
$1,688 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$330,400 home value, $1,688/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gervais, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,250
15% above
$34,339 per capita
Home Value
$330,400
17% above
Zillow: $429,210
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
45% above
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Gervais Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
117%
Rent
145%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gervais a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gervais residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,339. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,426 business establishments, including 964 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gervais is $330,400 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,210. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

10.7% of adults in Gervais hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gervais 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 30.

Data Overview

People

Population2,588
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density6,312/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$34,339
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$30,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,400
Rent$1,688
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$429,210
Housing Units704
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI30 (Good)
Elevation186 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Gervais was founded in 1874.
The median home in Gervais was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Portland International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
31.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 964 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.