The Town FilesWest Haven-Sylvan, Oregon
Community in Washington County · population 9,299 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $782,400
- Household income
- $110,200
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 39.5
West Haven-Sylvan is a community of 9,299 people in Washington County, Oregon. The median home is worth $782,400, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Oregon towns, more upscale than 98% of Oregon towns, better transit than 96% of Oregon towns.
How West Haven-Sylvan 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 West Haven-Sylvan is worth $782,400, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 7.1 times the median household income of $110,200, which is more affordable than 11% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,849 a month. 59.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Haven-Sylvan | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $782,400 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,849 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $110,200 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 59.5% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Haven-Sylvan
| People | West Haven-Sylvan | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 23.3% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in West Haven-Sylvan
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Haven-Sylvan since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 5, 1972 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 300 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 8, 2019.
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 West Haven-Sylvan itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near West Haven-Sylvan
- West Slope, OR1.4 mi · 7,223 people · home $755,300
- Cedar Mill, OR2.2 mi · 17,259 people · home $878,300
- Cedar Hills, OR2.2 mi · 8,379 people · home $611,400
- Raleigh Hills, OR2.2 mi · 6,196 people · home $913,700
- Marlene Village, OR2.6 mi · 5,485 people · home $539,800
- Beaverton, OR3.6 mi · 97,494 people · home $569,800
- Garden Home-Whitford, OR3.7 mi · 7,081 people · home $624,900
- Oak Hills, OR4.0 mi · 11,903 people · home $647,800
West Haven-Sylvan questions
Is West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Haven-Sylvan scores better for retirees than 27% of Oregon towns and quieter than 7%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in West Haven-Sylvan?
The median owner-occupied home in West Haven-Sylvan is valued at $782,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,200, so homes cost about 7.1 times income. Median rent is $1,849 a month.
What is the weather like in West Haven-Sylvan?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does West Haven-Sylvan get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Haven-Sylvan 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)