Living in Gresham, OR
Gresham is the 288th-largest city in the US, home to about 112,000 people in 2025. It has lost 2.4% of its population since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (105.4 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 111,513-2.4% since 2020
- Median home value
- $458,7005.9 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,586/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $77,795median, per year
- Price level
- 105.4US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 48° / 82°lows 36° / 59°
- Average commute
- 26 min13% work from home
- State income tax
- 9.9%top rate, graduated
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County: Multnomah County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 318 ft
Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Cost of living in Gresham
The median home in Gresham is worth $458,700 and the median household earns $77,795 a year, so a typical home costs about 5.9 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,586 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area at 105.4, with housing at 125.1 and goods at 105.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $79,100 here. Oregon taxes wages at a top rate of 9.9%. The average combined state and local sales tax in Oregon is 0%.
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Gresham weather
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 37 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 4 inches of snow. The most comfortable months are April to October.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Gresham
People and work
The median resident is 37.0 years old, and 23% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 56% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 26 minutes; 13% of workers work from home and 4% take public transit.
- Median age
- 37.0304th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 56%of households
- People per sq mile
- 4,73223.6 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 4%3% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.6%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 13%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1981median year
Who moves to Gresham, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Seattle (King County) and Eugene (Lane County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Seattle (King County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and Bend (Deschutes County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Multnomah County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: inland flooding, earthquake, heat wave, winter weather.
Home prices
+1.4% in a year
Up 21% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
70% good days
2 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Gresham
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Pros
- Data 7 months a year have comfortable weather by our rule.
Cons
- Data Oregon's top income tax rate is 9.9%, among the highest in the country.
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Cities near Gresham
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 13 mi | 635,109 | $581,500 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Vancouver, WA | 14 mi | 199,698 | $462,400 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Beaverton, OR | 19 mi | 97,842 | $569,800 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Hillsboro, OR | 27 mi | 111,126 | $521,100 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Salem, OR | 49 mi | 181,779 | $416,900 | 103.6 | Compare |
| Eugene, OR | 106 mi | 178,618 | $460,400 | 101.6 | Compare |
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Gresham ranks 41st of 42 in our best suburbs of Portland ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gresham a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show 7 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are a shrinking population. Compare Gresham side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Gresham?
The Census Bureau estimates Gresham had 111,513 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 114,259 in April 2020 (-2.4%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Gresham?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $79,100 in the Gresham area. The median household here earns $77,795.
When is the best time to visit Gresham?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, April to October are the most comfortable months. July averages 82°F and January 48°F for daytime highs.
What county is Gresham in?
Gresham is in Multnomah County, Oregon. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Gresham in?
Gresham is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Gresham?
About 318 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Oregon have a state income tax?
Yes. Oregon has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 9.9% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Gresham. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Portland Intl. Airport, OR station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.