The Town FilesGresham, Oregon
City in Multnomah County · population 114,247 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $458,700
- Household income
- $77,795
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.0
Gresham is a city of 114,247 people in Multnomah County, Oregon. The median home is worth $458,700, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Oregon towns, better transit than 94% of Oregon towns, more vibrant than 91% of Oregon towns.
How Gresham 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 Gresham is worth $458,700, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $77,795, which is more affordable than 30% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,586 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gresham | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $458,700 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,586 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $77,795 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Gresham
| People | Gresham | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Gresham
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gresham since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1972 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 300 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 13, 2020.
Severe weather in Multnomah County since 1996
Multnomah County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
| September 3, 2017 | Fire | FM-5203: Eagle Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Multnomah County
Multnomah County had 498,988 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,772 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Gresham itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Gresham
23 public schools with 13,338 students, about 20.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | 9-12 | 1,731 | 25.8 |
| Gresham High School | 9-12 | 1,698 | 24.3 |
| Sam Barlow High School | 9-12 | 1,638 | 25.6 |
| Metro East Web Academy (charter) | K-12 | 717 | 21.7 |
| Clear Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 642 | 18.9 |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | 6-8 | 635 | 19.8 |
| East Gresham Elementary School | K-5 | 563 | 18.2 |
| North Gresham Elementary School | K-5 | 560 | 18.7 |
| Butler Creek Elementary School | K-5 | 519 | 20.8 |
| Dexter McCarty Middle School | 6-8 | 510 | 19.6 |
| Hogan Cedars Elementary School | K-5 | 455 | 18.2 |
| Hollydale Elementary School | K-5 | 447 | 18.6 |
Towns near Gresham
- Wood Village, OR2.5 mi · 4,387 people · home $311,500
- Fairview, OR3.1 mi · 10,424 people · home $427,700
- Troutdale, OR3.5 mi · 16,300 people · home $456,100
- Damascus, OR5.2 mi · 11,050 people · home $653,100
- Happy Valley, OR5.7 mi · 23,733 people · home $725,300
- Camas, WA6.9 mi · 26,065 people · home $711,700
- Washougal, WA7.2 mi · 17,039 people · home $552,300
- Milwaukie, OR9.5 mi · 21,119 people · home $505,100
Gresham questions
Is Gresham, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gresham scores better for retirees than 6% of Oregon towns and quieter than 4%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Gresham?
The median owner-occupied home in Gresham is valued at $458,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,795, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,586 a month.
What is the weather like in Gresham?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Gresham get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gresham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 5, 1972. 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)