The Town FilesMolalla, Oregon
City in Clackamas County · population 10,228 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $447,100
- Household income
- $89,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 32.2
Molalla is a city of 10,228 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $447,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more of a college town than 88% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 74% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 73% of Oregon towns.
How Molalla 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 Molalla is worth $447,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $89,318, which is more affordable than 55% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,654 a month. 54.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Molalla | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $447,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,654 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $89,318 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 54.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Molalla
| People | Molalla | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Molalla
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 35.4°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Molalla since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on February 24, 2025.
Severe weather in Clackamas County since 1996
Clackamas County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5454: Milo Mciver Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Clackamas County
Clackamas County had 174,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,863 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Molalla itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Molalla
5 public schools with 2,148 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | 9-12 | 773 | 18.4 |
| Molalla River Middle School | 6-8 | 511 | 18.3 |
| Molalla Elementary School | K-5 | 413 | 15.3 |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | K-5 | 238 | 18.3 |
| Molalla River Academy (charter) | K-8 | 213 | 16.4 |
Towns near Molalla
- Canby, OR9.5 mi · 18,171 people · home $528,500
- Beavercreek, OR9.8 mi · 4,727 people · home $664,300
- Hubbard, OR11.1 mi · 3,426 people · home $436,800
- Mount Angel, OR11.7 mi · 3,392 people · home $430,600
- Oregon City, OR13.3 mi · 37,572 people · home $555,800
- Woodburn, OR13.5 mi · 26,013 people · home $331,800
- Silverton, OR13.9 mi · 10,484 people · home $484,800
- Wilsonville, OR14.4 mi · 26,664 people · home $615,300
Molalla questions
Is Molalla, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Molalla scores better for retirees than 10% of Oregon towns and quieter than 21%. 9.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Molalla?
The median owner-occupied home in Molalla is valued at $447,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,318, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,654 a month.
What is the weather like in Molalla?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Molalla get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Molalla since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2000. 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)