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Forest Grove, Oregon

city · Washington County

At a glance

26,529
Population
$479,600
Median home value
58% above U.S. median
$1,460/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$87,933
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
29.8 min
Average commute
87.6%
Homes with broadband
4.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Pacific University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates31.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Forest Grove Economic Development
The Forest Grove Economic Development Partnership assists businesses in Forest Grove by providing site searches, tax incentives, financing, regulatory assistance, market information, and workforce development.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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