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Forest Grove, OR
City in Washington County, Oregon.
Population
26,529
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,426
ZIP codes
0
Forest Grove and its ZIP codes
Forest Grove at a glance
- Forest Grove is about 100 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $87,933 a year, 6% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $479,600 and median rent is $1,460 a month.
Local data for Forest Grove, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forest Grove, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,933
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$479,600
Median rent
$1,460/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,821), German Americans (3,930), Irish Americans (2,024).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Forest Grove.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,003
302,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,349
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $4,944 per person
How people get to work
Forest Grove, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest Grove, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
81
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,044
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 33°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest Grove, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Forest Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DilleyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| CorneliusCity | 2.5 mi | 2.3 |
| BanksCity | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| GastonCity | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| North PlainsCity | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HillsboroCity | 8 mi | 26.4 |
| Cherry GroveCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| RockcreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| AlohaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| BethanyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| YamhillCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Marlene VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Cedar HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Cedar MillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Bull MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest Grove, OR in?
- Forest Grove is in Washington County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Forest Grove, OR?
- About 26,529 people live in Forest Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest Grove?
- Nearby places include Dilley (2.3 mi), Cornelius (2.5 mi), Banks (6.4 mi), Gaston (6.4 mi), North Plains (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023