Forest Grove City Property Records in Oregon

Forest Grove property records include documents and data showing ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, zoning, and permit information for property within Forest Grove, Oregon. Users can access official records through Washington County Assessment & Taxation, which provides property tax, assessment, ownership, and mapping information. Recorded documents such as deeds, easements, liens, and plats are available from the Washington County Recording Division. Local zoning, land use, and building-related records may be obtained through the City of Forest Grove Community Development Department. For court-related property matters—such as foreclosures, probate disputes, or judgments affecting title—users can search records through Washington County Circuit Court and the Oregon Judicial Department.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$81,998
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$464,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,988
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.86%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,393 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
62%
Population
Population:
26,406

Forest Grove Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Forest Grove, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crimes include murder, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The data lists 0 murders, 5 robberies, and 65 assaults among reported violent crimes. For property crimes, it shows 369 total property crimes, 55 burglaries, and 27 motor vehicle thefts.

Together, these counts show the types of crime reported in Forest Grove and how often each one appears, which allows readers to compare the volume of different offenses within the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
55
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
27
Theft
Theft:
287
Assault
Assault:
65
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
21

What Is the Population Profile of Forest Grove

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Grove, with population counts and percentages for each group. The three largest groups are White (61%, 15,980 residents), Hispanic (30%, 8,008 residents), and Two + Races (3%, 910 residents). The data also includes Black (3%, 680 residents), Asian (2%, 582 residents), Other Race (0.43%, 113 residents), American Indian (0.29%, 78 residents), and Pacific Islander (0.21%, 55 residents).

White
61%
15,980
Hispanic
30%
8,008
Black
3%
680
Two + Races
3%
910
Asian
2%
582
Other Race
0.43%
113
American Indian
0.29%
78
Pacific Islander
0.21%
55

Forest Grove, Ratings Compared Across Oregon B-

These ratings cover different aspects of life in Forest Grove, from diversity and commuting to schools and housing. The three highest-rated categories are Diversity (A), Commute (A-), and Access to Outdoor Activities (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Parks (A-), Health & Fitness (B+), and Walkability (B+), while Cost of Living (C-) and Housing (C-) are rated lower. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in the city.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
C-
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Forest Grove

Forest Grove's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (23%), Bachelor Degree (21%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
23%
Bachelor Degree
21%
Some College
15%
Below High School
11%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
8%
Doctorate
1%

When Were Homes Built

Forest Grove's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. The largest share of homes was built during 2000 - Present (30%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (25%) and 1980 - 1999 (22%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
30%
1960 - 1979
25%
1980 - 1999
22%
Before 1939
11%
1940 - 1959
11%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Forest Grove's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. The largest share of homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (23%) and 4 Bedrooms (18%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
23%
4 Bedrooms
18%
1 Bedroom
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
4%
No Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

Forest Grove's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (15%), 18 - 24 (14%), and 25 - 34 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
15%
18 - 24
14%
25 - 34
13%
10 - 17
13%
35 - 44
13%
Under 10
12%
45 - 54
11%
55 - 64
11%

Property Market Trends at Forest Grove

Forest Grove's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $464,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,393 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Forest Grove's dynamic real estate landscape.

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