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Compare Forest Grove to Salem
This post compares Forest Grove, Oregon to Salem, Oregon across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Forest Grove (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,554 | 163,654 |
| Income (median) | $41,689 | $38,626 |
| Home Value (median) | $249,300 | $201,900 |
| White | 82% | 80% |
| Black | 0% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| With Kids | 37% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 35 |
| Rentals | 39% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Forest Grove or Salem?
A: Forest Grove has a much smaller population count than Salem: 23554 compared with 163654 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Forest Grove or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Forest Grove.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Forest Grove or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Forest Grove.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Salem does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 39% for Forest Grove versus 47% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Forest Grove may include: Newberg, Keizer, and Woodburn.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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