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Wilsonville, Oregon

Introduction to Wilsonville, Oregon

Wilsonville, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 12 miles S of Beaverton, Oregon and 15 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 13,991.

Wilsonville History

Wilsonville was settled in 1846 by Alphonso Boone. He established the Boones Ferry across the Willamette River in 1847. At that time, the area was known as Boones Landing. On June 3, 1880, the city was renamed Wilsonville after Charles Wilson, the first postmaster of the area. The city was incorporated in 1969. The Living Enrichment Center was established in Wilsonville in 1992 and was headquartered in the city until 2004.

Wilsonville and nearby Attractions

  • Molalla River State Park
  • Charbonneau Golf Course
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
  • Evergreen Aviation Museum
  • Champoeg State Park

Things To Do In Wilsonville

Wilsonville is home to many parks and playgrounds, including the Boones Ferry City Park, the Town Center City Park, Montebello City Park and River Fox City Park. The Charbonneau Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers. One can also plan a day trip to the Champoeg State Park or the Molalla River State Park while in Wilsonville. The Portland Children's Museum, the American Advertising Museum, the Gresham History Museum and the Rail Depot Museum are all nearby as well. The city celebrates the Fall Food Fest every September.

Wilsonville Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Wilsonville Higher Education

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWilsonville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWilsonville Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWilsonville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wilsonville College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wilsonville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Wilsonville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wilsonville Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Wilsonville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wilsonville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wilsonville, OR

Comparing Wilsonville 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population47
Age of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime45
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