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Forest Grove, Oregon

       
Total population 20,111 Average January/July temperatures 36.4° / 63.2°
Median home price $ 259,000 Annual Precipitation 37.98 in. /yr.
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Forest Grove, Oregon

Just outside Portland, Forest Grove offers a mix of rural and suburban amenities.

Climate
Temperatures are seasonal but moderate, with lots of rain.
Cultural Attractions
Pacific University, located in downtown Forest Grove, offers lectures, music performances, and art exhibits to the community.
Economy
Forest Grove offers suburban amenities and close proximity to Portland, yet the area retains its rural character, with farms, nurseries, and wineries nearby.
Geography
About 20 miles west of Portland, Forest Grove is in the northern Willamette Valley, in Oregon’s wine country.
Recreation
Parks near Forest Grove are ideal for hiking, canoeing, fishing, and bird watching.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 44.33 ° / 28.42 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.88 ° / 46.45 °
Precipitation (?) 37.98 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 19 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 5
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 106
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 259,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $42391.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $42319
Maximum state income tax (?) 9 %
State sales tax (?) 0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .050 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 10
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 45
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 12
Number of libraries within the county (?) 20
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 20,111
Population density (?) 4,532 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 122.0% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,660 people
Education (?) 21 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 15
Number of clinics within the county (?) 69
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 48
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