At a Glance
Median Income
$83,996
$36,114 per capita
Home Value
$416,900
Zillow: $492,267
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.0% smoking rate
How Molalla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Molalla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Molalla a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Molalla residents earn a median household income of $83,996 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,114. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Molalla is $416,900 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $492,267. Median rent is $1,496/month, with 29.1% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Molalla reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Molalla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Molalla has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 30.
Data Overview
People
Population10,168
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density4,051/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,996
Per Capita$36,114
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$30,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
B+
Home Value$416,900
Rent$1,496
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$492,267
Housing Units3,991
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property736/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI30 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Molalla was founded in 1913.
The median home in Molalla was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Portland International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
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.