West Haven-Sylvan, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
8,265 Population 3,690/sq mi density
$120,709 Median Income $78,845 per capita
$743,900 Home Value $757,921 Zillow
$1,830 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,709 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$743,900 home value, $1,830/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Haven-Sylvan, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,709
61% above
$78,845 per capita
Home Value
$743,900
164% above
Zillow: $757,921
Median Rent
$1,830/mo
57% above
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.5%
109% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How West Haven-Sylvan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
264%
Rent
157%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
209%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Haven-Sylvan a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Haven-Sylvan residents earn a median household income of $120,709 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,845. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 West Haven-Sylvan is $743,900 , 164% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,921. Median rent is $1,830/month, with 24.6% 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 1988.

Education

70.5% of adults in West Haven-Sylvan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Haven-Sylvan has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population8,265
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density3,690/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,709
Per Capita$78,845
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553

Housing

B
Home Value$743,900
Rent$1,830
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$757,921
Housing Units4,286
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation608 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+32.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations63
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in West Haven-Sylvan was built in 1988.
23.0% work from home.
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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
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.