At a Glance
Median Income
$73,608
$35,390 per capita
Home Value
$440,000
Zillow: $463,410
Median Rent
$1,508/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
443/100K
3,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Gresham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gresham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gresham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gresham residents earn a median household income of $73,608 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,390. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gresham is $440,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,410. Median rent is $1,508/month, with 36.0% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Gresham reports 443 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,110/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Gresham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gresham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population112,818
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density4,789/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,608
Per Capita$35,390
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$440,000
Rent$1,508
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$463,410
Housing Units44,489
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent443/100K
Property3,110/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault268/100K
Burglary368/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Gresham was founded in 1905.
The median home in Gresham was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Portland International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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