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Gresham, OR

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Gresham.

Population: 86,119 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gresham, OR is $479,327 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $441,723 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,637/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$479,327

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$479,327
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+6.5%
10-year appreciation
+64.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$498,357
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$441,723
Median list price
$457,200
Median price per sqft
$252
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
250
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
98

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,637/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Centennial SD 28J, Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Schools include
Centennial High School, Clear Creek Middle School, Highland Elementary School, North Gresham Elementary School, Gresham High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
6.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Reynolds Metals Company (3.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,904
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,276
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,388

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
117
Nearest airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
LEGACY MOUNT HOOD MEDICAL CENTER, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,689 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
18.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,215
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
431,735
Average weekly wage
$1,453
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
991

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GreshamState medianUS median
Median home value$479,327$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$441,723$460,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,637/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,215$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gresham, OR?
$479,327.
What is the median sale price in Gresham, OR?
$441,723.
How long do homes take to sell in Gresham, OR?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Gresham, OR?
Typical rent: $1,637/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gresham, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Gresham, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Gresham, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gresham, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gresham, OR?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Reynolds Metals Company, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve Gresham, OR?
22 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gresham, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gresham, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gresham, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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