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Gresham, OR

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Gresham.

Population: 86,119 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gresham, OR is $473,279 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $488,098 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,656/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$473,279

Typical home value

-0.7%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$473,279
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+5.8%
10-year appreciation
+63.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$491,545
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$488,098
Median list price
$490,949
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
275
For-sale inventory
265
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
266
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
92

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,656/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/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)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.4 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
9
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.2 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
62
Nearest airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
LEGACY MOUNT HOOD MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,689 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
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
415,659
Average weekly wage
$1,557
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,594

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

How it compares

GreshamState medianUS median
Typical home value$473,279$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$488,098$460,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,656/mo$1,775/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Gresham, OR?
$473,279.
What is the median sale price in Gresham, OR?
$488,098.
How long do homes take to sell in Gresham, OR?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Gresham, OR?
Typical rent: $1,656/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gresham, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Gresham, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
23 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gresham, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gresham, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gresham, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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