At a Glance
Median Income
$102,656
$62,846 per capita
Home Value
$700,700
Zillow: $757,921
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
270 sunny days/yr
How West Slope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Slope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Slope 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
West Slope residents earn a median household income of $102,656 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,846. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Slope is $700,700 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,921. Median rent is $1,612/month, with 35.3% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
West Slope reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,611/100K.
Education
58.1% of adults in West Slope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Slope has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population6,985
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density4,339/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,656
Per Capita$62,846
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
C+
Home Value$700,700
Rent$1,612
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$757,921
Housing Units2,989
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,611/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation236 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations63
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in West Slope was built in 1965.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% 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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