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Living in
Aloha.
Aloha is an unincorporated community in Washington County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Aloha
Living in Aloha means settling into a solidly middle-class Portland suburb where you're close enough to the city for a reasonable commute (averaging about 25 minutes) but far enough out to have more space and slightly lower prices than closer-in neighborhoods. The median home value sits around $484,400 and median rents at $1,896, which is fairly typical for the Portland metro area—not cheap, but not outrageous either. The community is genuinely diverse with established Asian and Latino populations, which shapes local schools and neighborhood character.
Aloha at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
21.4%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Aloha: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Aloha, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.0%), and 16.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
13.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
53.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Aloha
In Aloha, rent runs 24% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,974
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Aloha and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Aloha, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Aloha: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Aloha Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute25.4 min avg
How Aloha residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Aloha, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 137 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which covers Aloha, runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
205.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
855
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Washington County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Aloha, the most common type is flood, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 5 | Frost/Freeze | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Flood | $14,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Lightning | $106,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Aloha, is typically good — 289 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
289
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Aloha has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 40°F | 5.51" |
| Feb | 54°F | 40°F | 4.29" |
| Mar | 58°F | 42°F | 4.06" |
| Apr | 63°F | 45°F | 3.02" |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 2.16" |
| Jun | 73°F | 53°F | 1.70" |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 0.54" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.46" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 1.41" |
| Oct | 65°F | 47°F | 3.88" |
| Nov | 55°F | 43°F | 5.88" |
| Dec | 49°F | 40°F | 6.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Aloha
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Aloha's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Hillsboro
Cedar Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Portland
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Portland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Aloha
Aloha's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Aloha (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 19,531 students · in-state tuition $5,430 · 20% graduate · median earnings $48,571 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,945 students · in-state tuition $5,366 · 42% graduate · median earnings $47,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,699 students · in-state tuition $44,430 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,873 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Aloha
Aloha has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Aloha
Aloha Community Library
17455 Sw Farmington Rd, Suite 26a, Aloha
Cities Near Aloha
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Aloha?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Aloha FAQ
Is Aloha, Oregon affordable?⌄
Aloha's median rent is $1,896/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,934/year. Median home value is $484,400.
Is Aloha, Oregon safe?⌄
Aloha is policed by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 205 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 855 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Aloha, Oregon?⌄
Washington County, which includes Aloha, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Aloha, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Aloha is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,896/month and median household income is $101,934/year. The median home value is $484,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Aloha, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Aloha is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from