What are the schools like in Gladstone, OR?

Gladstone is served primarily by Gladstone SD 115. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Gladstone?

The median household income in Gladstone, OR is $88,043 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Gladstone, OR?

Gladstone has an average high temperature of 48.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

Gladstone, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gladstone, OR affordable or expensive?

Gladstone's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gladstone is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $441,200 and the median rent is $1,609 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gladstone, OR?

Gladstone has a violent crime rate of 194.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1676.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gladstone, OR a Good Place to Live?

Gladstone is a small city of 11,996 in Oregon, with a median household income of $88,043 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Gladstone stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gladstone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gladstone city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.6

Gladstone's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gladstone costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Gladstone, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$441,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,609	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,043	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gladstone's violent crime rate is 194.8 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

194.8 /100k

Property Crime

1676.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gladstone is served primarily by Gladstone SD 115. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gladstone, OR	National Avg
School District	Gladstone SD 115	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gladstone sees average highs of 48.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gladstone, OR
Average High — January	48.3°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Gladstone, OR	National Avg
Population	11,996	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jennings Lodge, OR 1 mi Johnson City, OR 1 mi Oatfield, OR 2 mi West Linn, OR 3 mi Oak Grove, OR 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Gladstone

Gladstone, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97027

Gladstone vs Other Cities

Gladstone, OR vs Jennings Lodge, OR Gladstone, OR vs Johnson City, OR Gladstone, OR vs Oatfield, OR Gladstone, OR vs West Linn, OR Gladstone, OR vs Oak Grove, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gladstone, OR affordable or expensive?

Gladstone's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gladstone roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $441,200 and median rent is $1,609/month.

What is the crime rate in Gladstone, OR?

Gladstone's violent crime rate is 194.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1676.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gladstone?

Public schools in Gladstone are operated by Gladstone SD 115. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gladstone, OR a good place to live?

Gladstone, OR has a population of 11,996, a median household income of $88,043, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gladstone?

Gladstone averages 48.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gladstone?

Gladstone, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97027.

What is the population of Gladstone?

The population of Gladstone, Oregon is 11,996 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gladstone?

Key numbers for living in Gladstone: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $441,200, median household income $88,043, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gladstone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.