The Town FilesAloha, Oregon
Community in Washington County · population 53,828 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $484,400
- Household income
- $101,934
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 37.2
Aloha is a community of 53,828 people in Washington County, Oregon. The median home is worth $484,400, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Oregon towns, better transit than 96% of Oregon towns, more of a college town than 95% of Oregon towns.
How Aloha ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Aloha is worth $484,400, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $101,934, which is more affordable than 62% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,896 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aloha | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,400 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,896 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $101,934 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Aloha
| People | Aloha | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.4% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Aloha
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 40.4°F. About 39.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aloha since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 12, 1991 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Fire | FM-5529: Lee Falls Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | FM-5371: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire |
| September 8, 2020 | Fire | FM-5358: Powerline Fire |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 308,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,292 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Aloha itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Aloha
5 public schools with 1,770 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazeldale Elementary School | PK-5 | 432 | 14.9 |
| Tobias Elementary School | K-6 | 403 | 18.3 |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | K-6 | 385 | 19.3 |
| Butternut Creek Elementary School | K-6 | 347 | 17.4 |
| Reedville Elementary School | PK-6 | 203 | 11.9 |
Towns near Aloha
- Beaverton, OR2.9 mi · 97,494 people · home $569,800
- Marlene Village, OR3.1 mi · 5,485 people · home $539,800
- Cedar Hills, OR3.3 mi · 8,379 people · home $611,400
- Oak Hills, OR3.7 mi · 11,903 people · home $647,800
- Hillsboro, OR3.9 mi · 106,447 people · home $521,100
- Rockcreek, OR4.2 mi · 9,862 people · home $653,300
- Cedar Mill, OR4.6 mi · 17,259 people · home $878,300
- West Slope, OR4.8 mi · 7,223 people · home $755,300
Aloha questions
Is Aloha, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aloha scores better for retirees than 6% of Oregon towns and quieter than 1%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Aloha?
The median owner-occupied home in Aloha is valued at $484,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,934, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,896 a month.
What is the weather like in Aloha?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 40.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Aloha get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aloha since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 12, 1991. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)