Is being in an area of Oregon that’s growing quickly a good thing or a bad thing?
Depends on who you ask.
Some want bigger, more exciting cities like Portland and Eugene, while others want peace and quiet like in King City and Estacada, thank you very much.
But today, we’re going to put opinions aside and look at the cold, hard facts — since 2010, which cities in Oregon have grown the fastest.
After getting knee-deep in the Census’s American Community Survey using Saturday Night Science, we emerged with this set of cities in the Beaver State that have people climbing over each other to get in.
Oregon gained a net 2,228 people from other states in the year ending July 2025 — 27th in the nation for domestic migration; the full moving statistics breakdown shows who’s coming and going.
112.5% growth since 2010 · 14,155 net new residents
Located in
Clackamas County, Oregon
Happy Valley is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 13,903 at the 2010 census.
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93.0% growth since 2010 · 2,482 net new residents
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67.8% growth since 2010 · 2,049 net new residents
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45.1% growth since 2010 · 3,994 net new residents
Located in
Clackamas County, Oregon
Sandy is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, and named after the nearby Sandy River. The city serves as the western gateway to the Mount Hood Corridor, 25 miles east of Portland. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,570.
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44.6% growth since 2010 · 11,135 net new residents
Located in
Deschutes County, Oregon
Redmond is a city in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated on July 6, 1910, the city is on the eastern side of Oregon’s Cascade Range, in the High Desert in Central Oregon. From Redmond there is access to recreational opportunities, including mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, and golf. Redmond is a full-service municipality and one of the fastest-growing industrial and residential communities in Oregon. Redmond had a population of 26,215 in 2010, and the population continues to grow at a rate of about 8percent each year.
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42.7% growth since 2010 · 8,074 net new residents
Located in
Washington County, Oregon
Wilsonville is a city primarily in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A portion of the northern section of the city is in Washington County. It was founded as Boones Landing because of the Boones Ferry which crossed the Willamette River at the location; the community became Wilsonville in 1880. The city was incorporated in 1969 with a population of approximately 1,000. The population was 13,991 at the 2000 census, and grew to 19,509 as of 2010. Slightly more than 90% of residents at the 2000 census were white, with Hispanics comprising the largest minority group.
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39.1% growth since 2010 · 29,063 net new residents
Located in
Deschutes County, Oregon
Bend is a city in, and the county seat of, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is the principal city of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bend is Central Oregon’s largest city, and despite its modest size, is the de facto metropolis of the region, owing to the low population density of that area. Bend recorded a population of 76,693 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census, up from 52,029 at the 2000 census. The estimated population of the city as of 2013 is 81,236. Bend’s metro population was estimated at 165,954 as of July 1, 2013. The Bend MSA is the fifth largest metropolitan area in Oregon.
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32.4% growth since 2010 · 2,491 net new residents
Located in
Clackamas County, Oregon
Molalla is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 8,108 at the 2010 census.
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30.6% growth since 2010 · 1,483 net new residents
Warrenton is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. The city is named for D.K. Warren, an early settler. The population estimate 5,282 in 2016, according to the US Census Bureau.
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29.7% growth since 2010 · 1,589 net new residents
Junction City is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. Its population was 5,392 at the 2010 census.
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Methodology: How We Measured The Fastest Growing Cities In the Beaver State for 2026
To figure out which cities are growing the most, we used Saturday Night Science to look at the growth rates for cities since the beginning of the decade, according to the American Community Survey put out by the census every year. Specifically:
- Current Population
- Population in 2010
- Growth rate from 2010 to Current (the latest available data, which came out in Dec 2024)
We ranked all 80 Oregon cities with a population over 5,000 people from highest growth rate to lowest.
The city with the highest growth rate during this time was crowned the fastest-growing city in the Beaver State.
And for those of you who are a little rusty with their statistics, you can calculate the growth rate by the following formula: [Current Population – Population 2010] / [Population 2010].
The data has been updated for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the fastest growing cities in Oregon.
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Fastest Growing Places In Oregon For 2026
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| Rank | City | Population | Population 2010 | Growth | Absolute Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Valley | 26,738 | 12,583 | 112.5% | 14,155 |
| 2 | Estacada | 5,152 | 2,670 | 93.0% | 2,482 |
| 3 | King City | 5,073 | 3,024 | 67.8% | 2,049 |
| 4 | Sandy | 12,854 | 8,860 | 45.1% | 3,994 |
| 5 | Redmond | 36,092 | 24,957 | 44.6% | 11,135 |
| 6 | Wilsonville | 26,974 | 18,900 | 42.7% | 8,074 |
| 7 | Bend | 103,390 | 74,327 | 39.1% | 29,063 |
| 8 | Molalla | 10,186 | 7,695 | 32.4% | 2,491 |
| 9 | Warrenton | 6,327 | 4,844 | 30.6% | 1,483 |
| 10 | Junction City | 6,947 | 5,358 | 29.7% | 1,589 |
| 11 | Forest Grove | 26,529 | 20,635 | 28.6% | 5,894 |
| 12 | Lebanon | 19,344 | 15,072 | 28.3% | 4,272 |
| 13 | Scappoose | 8,179 | 6,387 | 28.1% | 1,792 |
| 14 | Madras | 7,676 | 6,034 | 27.2% | 1,642 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | 9,968 | 7,889 | 26.4% | 2,079 |
| 16 | Fairview | 10,735 | 8,504 | 26.2% | 2,231 |
| 17 | Eagle Point | 9,839 | 7,869 | 25.0% | 1,970 |
| 18 | Philomath | 5,642 | 4,518 | 24.9% | 1,124 |
| 19 | Independence | 10,199 | 8,215 | 24.2% | 1,984 |
| 20 | Cornelius | 14,255 | 11,512 | 23.8% | 2,743 |
| 21 | Veneta | 5,200 | 4,222 | 23.2% | 978 |
| 22 | Monmouth | 11,428 | 9,283 | 23.1% | 2,145 |
| 23 | Hillsboro | 108,231 | 88,125 | 22.8% | 20,106 |
| 24 | Dallas | 17,531 | 14,348 | 22.2% | 3,183 |
| 25 | Hermiston | 19,546 | 16,016 | 22.0% | 3,530 |
| 26 | Oregon City | 37,755 | 30,983 | 21.9% | 6,772 |
| 27 | Newberg | 26,066 | 21,422 | 21.7% | 4,644 |
| 28 | Hood River | 8,361 | 6,878 | 21.6% | 1,483 |
| 29 | Prineville | 11,470 | 9,450 | 21.4% | 2,020 |
| 30 | Woodburn | 27,875 | 23,247 | 19.9% | 4,628 |
| 31 | The Dalles | 15,917 | 13,275 | 19.9% | 2,642 |
| 32 | Sherwood | 20,307 | 17,117 | 18.6% | 3,190 |
| 33 | Tigard | 56,011 | 47,244 | 18.6% | 8,767 |
| 34 | Canby | 18,134 | 15,388 | 17.8% | 2,746 |
| 35 | Salem | 178,865 | 151,809 | 17.8% | 27,056 |
| 36 | Creswell | 5,621 | 4,777 | 17.7% | 844 |
| 37 | Eugene | 179,591 | 153,288 | 17.2% | 26,303 |
| 38 | Albany | 56,839 | 48,560 | 17.0% | 8,279 |
| 39 | Silverton | 10,456 | 8,940 | 17.0% | 1,516 |
| 40 | Medford | 86,315 | 73,821 | 16.9% | 12,494 |
| 41 | Central Point | 19,216 | 16,458 | 16.8% | 2,758 |
| 42 | Grants Pass | 39,311 | 33,883 | 16.0% | 5,428 |
| 43 | Sweet Home | 10,078 | 8,769 | 14.9% | 1,309 |
| 44 | Florence | 9,482 | 8,264 | 14.7% | 1,218 |
| 45 | St. Helens | 14,258 | 12,544 | 13.7% | 1,714 |
| 46 | Umatilla | 7,508 | 6,630 | 13.2% | 878 |
| 47 | Portland | 641,165 | 566,686 | 13.1% | 74,479 |
| 48 | Roseburg | 23,778 | 21,094 | 12.7% | 2,684 |
| 49 | Cottage Grove | 10,698 | 9,493 | 12.7% | 1,205 |
| 50 | Seaside | 7,192 | 6,385 | 12.6% | 807 |
| 51 | Corvallis | 59,960 | 53,435 | 12.2% | 6,525 |
| 52 | Sutherlin | 8,599 | 7,668 | 12.1% | 931 |
| 53 | Beaverton | 97,812 | 88,035 | 11.1% | 9,777 |
| 54 | Gresham | 112,378 | 101,450 | 10.8% | 10,928 |
| 55 | McMinnville | 34,596 | 31,260 | 10.7% | 3,336 |
| 56 | Stayton | 8,292 | 7,495 | 10.6% | 797 |
| 57 | Lake Oswego | 40,381 | 36,586 | 10.4% | 3,795 |
| 58 | Keizer | 39,082 | 35,729 | 9.4% | 3,353 |
| 59 | West Linn | 26,935 | 24,657 | 9.2% | 2,278 |
| 60 | Tualatin | 27,763 | 25,590 | 8.5% | 2,173 |
| 61 | Winston | 5,690 | 5,311 | 7.1% | 379 |
| 62 | Sheridan | 6,339 | 5,930 | 6.9% | 409 |
| 63 | Brookings | 6,703 | 6,274 | 6.8% | 429 |
| 64 | Tillamook | 5,218 | 4,897 | 6.6% | 321 |
| 65 | Newport | 10,583 | 9,941 | 6.5% | 642 |
| 66 | Klamath Falls | 22,115 | 20,869 | 6.0% | 1,246 |
| 67 | Ashland | 21,259 | 20,103 | 5.8% | 1,156 |
| 68 | Astoria | 10,109 | 9,560 | 5.7% | 549 |
| 69 | Springfield | 61,499 | 58,409 | 5.3% | 3,090 |
| 70 | Milwaukie | 21,392 | 20,393 | 4.9% | 999 |
| 71 | North Bend | 10,171 | 9,710 | 4.7% | 461 |
| 72 | Ontario | 11,842 | 11,308 | 4.7% | 534 |
| 73 | Baker City | 10,210 | 9,788 | 4.3% | 422 |
| 74 | Gladstone | 11,977 | 11,531 | 3.9% | 446 |
| 75 | Troutdale | 15,923 | 15,347 | 3.8% | 576 |
| 76 | Talent | 6,254 | 6,033 | 3.7% | 221 |
| 77 | Pendleton | 16,950 | 16,651 | 1.8% | 299 |
| 78 | Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | 6,921 | 1.7% | 115 |
| 79 | La Grande | 13,058 | 12,882 | 1.4% | 176 |
| 80 | Coos Bay | 15,925 | 15,944 | -0.1% | -19 |
Source: U.S. Census ACS, 2010-current. 80 Oregon cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: These Places Grew Up So Fast In Oregon, You Know?
So there you have it, the fastest growing cities in Oregon are led by Happy Valley which has been growing at a blistering pace this decade relative to other cities and towns around the state.
The fastest-growing cities in Oregon are Happy Valley, Estacada, King City, Sandy, Redmond, Wilsonville, Bend, Molalla, Warrenton, and Junction City.
It’ll be interesting to see if these places can keep growing at the same rate over the next couple of years. We’ll be here to let you know! Not sold on Oregon? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Fastest Growing Cities In Oregon FAQs
What is the fastest-growing city in Oregon?
Happy Valley is the fastest-growing city in Oregon for 2026, based on population change since 2010. Estacada and King City are growing nearly as fast.
What are the top 10 fastest-growing cities in Oregon?
The fastest-growing cities in Oregon are Happy Valley, Estacada, King City, Sandy, Redmond, Wilsonville, Bend, Molalla, Warrenton, and Junction City. We ranked all 80 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
How do you measure growth?
Growth is the percent change in population from the 2010 Census to the latest American Community Survey estimates. No projections, no vibes — just how many more people actually live there now.
What is the slowest-growing city on the list?
Coos Bay posts the smallest population change of the 80 Oregon cities we ranked. Slow growth is not automatically bad news, but the momentum is clearly elsewhere.
Do small towns count in this ranking?
Only places with more than 5,000 residents qualify, which keeps one new subdivision from turning a tiny town into a statistical rocket. 80 Oregon cities cleared that bar this year.
