How many renters in Forest Grove, OR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.6% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Forest Grove, OR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.6% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.2% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±8.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Forest Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Forest Grove | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±3.8 points) | 10.5% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±3.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±5.8 points) | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.3% (±3.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.2% (±7.8 points) | 39.1% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Forest Grove against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Forest Grove | Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.6% (±8.9 points) | 49.3% (±1.9 points) | 52.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.2% (±7.8 points) | 39.1% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±8.9 points) | 29.7% (±0.7 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,375 (±$9,114) | $75,885 (±$1,873) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,460 (±$70) | $1,849 (±$16) | $1,525 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Forest Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Washington County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Forest Grove ranks 6 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 83 of 300.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Forest Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove | — | 58.6% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Cornelius | 2.9 mi | 45.8% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Banks | 6.2 mi | 59.2% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaston | 6.4 mi | 46.5% (±69.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Plains | 7.5 mi | 74.7% (±29.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 8.4 mi | 46.2% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Rockcreek | 11 mi | 50.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aloha | 12 mi | 44.0% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Oak Hills | 13 mi | 51.8% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillsboro, OR (46.2%), Aloha, OR (44.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Plains | 74.7% (±29.9 points) |
| 2 | King City | 73.9% (±17.0 points) |
| 3 | Metzger | 68.8% (±19.5 points) |
| 4 | Bull Mountain | 64.8% (±35.4 points) |
| 5 | Banks | 59.2% (±23.6 points) |
| 6 | Forest Grove | 58.6% (±8.9 points) |
| 7 | West Slope | 55.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 8 | Sherwood | 53.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 9 | Tigard | 52.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Tualatin | 52.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Raleigh Hills | 51.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 12 | Oak Hills | 51.8% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 25 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Grove
Are renters in Forest Grove rent-burdened?
58.6% of renting households in Forest Grove pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Forest Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Forest Grove, OR spends 35.3% (±8.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Grove city, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Grove city, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Grove city, Oregon
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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