City safety & data profile

GreshamOR

Gresham, OR is a 111K-resident city in Multnomah County with a median household income of $77,795.

Multnomah County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Gresham, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Gresham has a population larger than 94% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $458,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

111K
Population
Top 6%
By size
$77,795
Median income
$458,700
Median home
13%
Poverty rate

The read on Gresham

Gresham posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Gresham area.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Gresham

Where Gresham income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,795 Bottom 47% higher than 47% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Gresham, OR beyond the headline numbers

Gresham sits inside Multnomah County, Oregon, at roughly 45.50°N, -122.43°W. Population 110,553, $77,795 median household income. Median home value $458,700, median rent $1,586. Poverty rate 13%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Gresham's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 31.2%, then high blood pressure at 31%. 1 hospital in/around Gresham, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Gresham from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
110,553
Gresham
Median Income
$77,795
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$458,700
+101% vs avg
Median Age
37
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Multnomah County) - Gresham's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
801K+7%
Median Income
$88,766+69%
Median Home Value
$552,700+103%
Poverty Rate
12.6%-29%
Unemployment
5.7%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Gresham, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,586/mo
Poverty Rate
13% -8% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%
Work From Home 13%
Public Transit 3.7%

Population

White 65.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
31.2%
High Blood Pressure
31%
Short Sleep Duration
30.3%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.4%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Current Smoking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Current Asthma
12.5%
Diabetes
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.8%
Annual Checkup 70%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
LEGACY MOUNT HOOD MEDICAL CENTER
GRESHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Gresham, OR? ▼
Gresham, OR has a population of 110,553 people, located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Gresham? ▼
The median household income in Gresham, OR is $77,795 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13%.
What is the median home value in Gresham? ▼
The median home value in Gresham, OR is $458,700. Median rent is $1,586/month.
What are the top health concerns in Gresham? ▼
The top health indicators in Gresham include Obesity (31.2%), High Blood Pressure (31%), Short Sleep Duration (30.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Gresham? ▼
Gresham has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Gresham? ▼
The median age in Gresham, OR is 37 years. 23.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gresham, OR is located in Multnomah County, Oregon. With a population of 111K and a $77,795 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Gresham area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Gresham's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Gresham area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Gresham against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Multnomah County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.