What are the schools like in Troutdale, OR?

Troutdale is served primarily by Reynolds SD 7. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Troutdale?

The median household income in Troutdale, OR is $86,307 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Troutdale, OR?

Troutdale has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Troutdale, OR affordable or expensive?

Troutdale's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Troutdale is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $406,100 and the median rent is $1,456 per month.

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

Troutdale has a violent crime rate of 636.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4768.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Troutdale, OR a Good Place to Live?

Troutdale is a small city of 16,150 in Oregon, with a median household income of $86,307 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Troutdale's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Troutdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Troutdale 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

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

Metric	Troutdale, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$406,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,456	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,307	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Troutdale's violent crime rate is 636.8 per 100,000 residents — 68% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

636.8 /100k

Property Crime

4768.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Troutdale is served primarily by Reynolds SD 7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Troutdale, OR	National Avg
School District	Reynolds SD 7	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Troutdale sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Troutdale, OR
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.4"

Demographics

Metric	Troutdale, OR	National Avg
Population	16,150	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wood Village, OR 1 mi Fairview, OR 2 mi Gresham, OR 3 mi Washougal, WA 4 mi Camas, WA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Troutdale

Troutdale, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97060

Troutdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troutdale, OR affordable or expensive?

Troutdale's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Troutdale roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $406,100 and median rent is $1,456/month.

What is the crime rate in Troutdale, OR?

Troutdale's violent crime rate is 636.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4768.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Troutdale?

Public schools in Troutdale are operated by Reynolds SD 7. The district has 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Troutdale, OR a good place to live?

Troutdale, OR has a population of 16,150, a median household income of $86,307, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Troutdale?

Troutdale averages 44.2°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 3.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Troutdale?

Troutdale, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97060.

What is the population of Troutdale?

The population of Troutdale, Oregon is 16,150 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Troutdale?

Key numbers for living in Troutdale: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $406,100, median household income $86,307, crime index 191 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Troutdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.