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Forest Grove, Oregon

Introduction to Forest Grove, Oregon

Forest Grove, Oregon, in Washington county, is 5 miles W of Hillsboro, Oregon and 21 miles W of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 17,708 people lived in Forest Grove.

Forest Grove History

Forest Grove was first settled in by European decedents in the 1840s. Prior to that, it was inhabited by the Kalapuya Native Americans. The first post office of the area was established on February 1, 1850 and Abigail Smith became the first postmaster. The city adopted its present name on December 31, 1858. Forest Grove was platted in 1850 and incorporated in 1872.

Forest Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Forest Hills Golf Course
  • Bald Peak State Park
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
  • Clark County Historical Museum
  • Champoeg State Park

Things To Do In Forest Grove

Forest Grove offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can visit the World Forestry Center, the Portland Children's Museum and the Clark County Historical Museum. Local parks include the Hazel Sills Park, Joseph Gale Park, Forest Glen Park, Talisman City Park, Stites City Park, Knox Ridge City Park, Reuter City Park and Bard Park. Those interested in the area's history should visit the Willamette Stone State Heritage Site. The Forest Hills Golf Course, Sunset Grove Golf Course, Killarney West Golf Club and the Quail Valley Golf Course offer facilities to local golfers.

Forest Grove Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Forest Grove Higher Education

Pacific University is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include George Fox University, Portland State University and the University of Portland.

High Points

Forest Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyForest Grove Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Forest Grove Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Forest Grove Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Forest Grove Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Forest Grove Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Forest Grove, OR

Comparing Forest Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men69
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population42
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime34

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