Forest Grove, OR
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,528 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Temperatures are seasonal but moderate, with lots of rain.
Geography
About 20 miles west of Portland, Forest Grove is in the northern Willamette Valley, in Oregon’s wine country.
Cultural Attractions
Pacific University, located in downtown Forest Grove, offers lectures, music performances, and art exhibits to the community.
Recreation
Parks near Forest Grove are ideal for hiking, canoeing, fishing, and bird watching.
Economy
Forest Grove offers suburban amenities and close proximity to Portland, yet the area retains its rural character, with farms, nurseries, and wineries nearby.
| Population [details] | 20,528 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 71.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1002.65 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 24.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 44.39 °F/28.51 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 79.77 °F/46.48 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 38.55 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 73 |
| Cost of living [details] | 105.95 |
| State sales tax | N/A |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Portland (20.82 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | AURORA STATE (25.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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