City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

Gresham, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Gresham - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

112,818
Residents
$73,608
Median income
$440,000
Median home
$1,922
Median rent (state)

Gresham - the verdict

Nationally, Gresham sits in the 54th percentile for household income and the 18th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

54th
percentile, household income
81st
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
18th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Gresham, OR

112,818 people live in Gresham, Oregon - a mid-sized U.S. city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Gresham brings in $73,608 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.0%. Typical homes in Gresham are valued around $440,000, and the median resident age is 37.2 years. 23.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 239 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 71% from five years earlier. Gresham's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2836.8 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Oregon scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,922 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oregon's average monthly utility costs around $185 (state average). Commute times here average 24.0 minutes, with 68.7% driving alone and 11.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.5 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

112,818 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$73,608 /yr

Poverty 9.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does Gresham compare to other US cities?

Gresham measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 54% higher than other cities
Home value 81% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 18% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Oregon alone, Gresham ranks #62 of 85 Oregon cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Gresham's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Oregon, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

54thIncome percentile
18thSafety percentile

54th percentile nationally for median household income · 18th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Gresham's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Gresham's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 31 Avg. percentile National median
Gresham's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Gresham's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$440,000 19th percentile more affordable than 19% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Gresham $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Gresham, OR Gresham, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Gresham, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Gresham, OR median $73,608/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Gresham, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Gresham, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
112,818
Median Income
$73,608
Median Home Value
$440,000
Median Age
37.2
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor force participation
61.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2836.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
410.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2426.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
22
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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110,000 residents111,000 residents112,000 residents113,000 residents114,000 residents115,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 114,481 residents 111,513 residents ▼ -2.6%
Gresham's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
239
housing units authorized
Single-Family
204
detached homes
Multifamily
35
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 817
2020 425
2021 399
2022 254
2023 476
2024 239

Permit volume decreased 71% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.0 minutes
Drive Alone
68.7%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
3.9%
Walk
2.5%
Work from Home
11.5%
Other
1.3%

Based on 53,394 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Gresham sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,922/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

Hillsboro
107,050 people
Bend
101,472 people
Beaverton
97,502 people
Medford
85,794 people
Springfield
61,642 people
Corvallis
60,424 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Gresham's 112,818 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Las Cruces, NM
112,612 people
Lansing, MI
112,546 people
Pompano Beach, FL
112,212 people
Peoria, IL
112,126 people
Beaumont, TX
113,710 people
Springfield, IL
113,714 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Gresham's $73,608 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Woodmere, LA
$73,615 median income
Bunnlevel, NC
$73,600 median income
West Rushville, OH
$73,594 median income
McDonald, OH
$73,625 median income
Port Edwards, WI
$73,625 median income
Spirit Lake, IA
$73,627 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Gresham, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Gresham, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.7% 14.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 21.1% White 67.7% Black or African American 4.4% Asian 5.7% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 1.1% Some other race 5.3% Two or more races 14.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Gresham compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Gresham (this city) 112,818 $73,608
Hillsboro 107,050 $103,207
Bend 101,472 $88,792
Beaverton 97,502 $94,279
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Gresham, OR?

What is the population of Gresham, OR? +

The population of Gresham, OR stands at 112,818 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Gresham, OR? +

Median annual household income in Gresham runs $73,608, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Gresham? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Gresham; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

Is Gresham, OR safe? +

Gresham has a total crime rate of 2836.8 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Gresham, OR? +

A typical home in Gresham is worth $440,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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