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Is Forest Grove, OR expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8767% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,836about $7,903/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$479,60044% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,040 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 62 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Forest Grove
$1,876
Happy Valley
$2,111
West Linn
$2,554
Wilsonville
$1,895
Newberg
$1,901
Tualatin
$2,086
Woodburn
$2,369

How much do households earn in Forest Grove?

Under $25k
14.6%
$25k–50k
14.7%
$50k–100k
32.0%
$100k–150k
23.4%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Forest Grove

SizeForest GroveU.S. average
Studio$1,674$1,338
1 bedroom$1,309$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,535$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,990$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,901$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Forest Grove overall?

Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
109
Goods (food, clothes…)
105
Utilities
107
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Forest Grove, so the Oregon figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Forest Grove

🏛️ Property tax$4,047a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$144a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Forest Grove

Commute to work29.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forest Grove?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,452 a month less.

Renting
$1,876
Owning
$3,328

Owning assumes a typical $479,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,960 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Forest Grove, OR?

Renting in Forest Grove costs a median of about $1,876 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.

How much do I need to make to live in Forest Grove?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,040 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Forest Grove cheap or expensive?

Forest Grove is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $94,836. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Forest Grove?

The median homeowner in Forest Grove pays $4,047 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is Forest Grove more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Forest Grove?

The median home value in Forest Grove is $479,600, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

26,529 people live in Forest Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.