Gresham, OR
Population 112,818 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA. Moving to or from Gresham? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
112,818
Cost of living (RPP)
105.421
Annual avg temp
55°F
Typical home
$471,181
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $73,608 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $440,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,508/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.68 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 105.421 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 106.974, goods 105.222, services 125.114. Source: BEA, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 273.181 as of February 2026. YoY +1.5%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
55°F
January low
37°F
July high
82°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 40.7". Station: PORTLAND TROUTDALE AP, OR US (3.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$471,181
ZHVI YoY
-0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,600/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Total employment (MSA)
1,206,150
Median wage (annual)
$55,940
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 141,870 | $47,870 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 104,880 | $44,260 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 99,580 | $34,860 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 96,250 | $41,260 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 92,520 | $79,400 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Portland, OR 15 mi · 27 min Vancouver, WA 17 mi · 31 min Hillsboro, OR 31 mi · 53 min Salem, OR 62 mi · 1h 26m Eugene, OR 124 mi · 2h 40m Tacoma, WA 149 mi · 3h 1m Kent, WA 168 mi · 3h 27m Renton, WA 174 mi · 3h 29m Seattle, WA 183 mi · 3h 43m Bellevue, WA 185 mi · 3h 47m