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Crime in Forest Grove summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Forest Grove. Key points include:
There were 460 total crimes in Forest Grove in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Grove is 1,704.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Grove is 337.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Grove is 1,367.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Forest Grove is -19.58% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Forest Grove Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forest Grove / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 460 | 1,704.2 | 2,719.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 91 | 337.1 | 331.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 18.5 | 57.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 65 | 240.8 | 229.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 369 | 1,367.1 | 2,388.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 55 | 203.8 | 306.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 287 | 1,063.3 | 1,789.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 100.0 | 292.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Forest Grove summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forest Grove. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forest Grove is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forest Grove is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Forest Grove is $525,622.
The median income in Forest Grove is $87,933.
Forest Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forest Grove Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forest Grove | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 169 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forest Grove, OR Weather
The average high in Forest Grove is 62.8° and the average low is 42.9°.
There are 93.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forest Grove |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 93.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forest Grove Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forest Grove
The current population in Forest Grove is 26,529. The population has increased 28.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,529 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 26,406 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 26,160 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 25,767 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 24,847 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 24,457 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 23,923 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 23,554 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 23,214 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 22,823 | 3.4% |
| 2014 | 22,070 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 21,593 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 21,245 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 20,908 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 20,635 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Grove
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Forest Grove is:
58.7% White with 15,561 White residents.
2.2% African American with 582 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 92 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 985 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 52 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 127 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 887 Two Or More residents.
31.1% Hispanic with 8,243 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 71.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.1% | 14.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forest Grove
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Forest Grove is 52.4% female with 13,908 female residents.
Forest Grove is 47.6% male with 12,621 male residents.
| Gender | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Grove for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Forest Grove completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest Grove, Oregon
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6.7% of households in Forest Grove earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Forest Grove earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Forest Grove earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Forest Grove earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Forest Grove earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Forest Grove earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Forest Grove earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Forest Grove earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Forest Grove earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.7% of households in Forest Grove earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forest Grove | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 18.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.7% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
