What are the schools like in Wilsonville, OR?

Wilsonville is served primarily by West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wilsonville?

The median household income in Wilsonville, OR is $83,210 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Wilsonville, OR?

Wilsonville has an average high temperature of 47.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilsonville, OR affordable or expensive?

Wilsonville's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilsonville is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $549,100 and the median rent is $1,715 per month.

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

Wilsonville has a violent crime rate of 191.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1927.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilsonville, OR a Good Place to Live?

Wilsonville is a small city of 25,992 in Oregon, with a median household income of $83,210 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilsonville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Wilsonville 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

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

Metric	Wilsonville, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$549,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,715	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,210	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Wilsonville's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.3 /100k

Property Crime

1927.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wilsonville is served primarily by West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wilsonville, OR	National Avg
School District	West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilsonville sees average highs of 47.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilsonville, OR
Average High — January	47.2°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wilsonville, OR	National Avg
Population	25,992	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wilsonville

Wilsonville, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97070

Wilsonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilsonville, OR affordable or expensive?

Wilsonville's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilsonville roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $549,100 and median rent is $1,715/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilsonville, OR?

Wilsonville's violent crime rate is 191.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1927.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilsonville?

Public schools in Wilsonville are operated by West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J. The district has 9 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wilsonville, OR a good place to live?

Wilsonville, OR has a population of 25,992, a median household income of $83,210, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Wilsonville?

Wilsonville averages 47.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wilsonville?

Wilsonville, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97070.

What is the population of Wilsonville?

The population of Wilsonville, Oregon is 25,992 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilsonville?

Key numbers for living in Wilsonville: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $549,100, median household income $83,210, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.