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Living in
Cedar Mill.
Cedar Mill 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 Cedar Mill
Living here means embracing a quiet, family-oriented suburb that's grown significantly in recent years—your population's up over 10% and keeps climbing. The median household income hovers around $164,000, and while that reflects a fairly affluent community, the median home price of $878,300 is steep, so you're paying Portland-area prices for suburban living. The community skews toward educated professionals—70% have college degrees—and you'll find a real emphasis on family life here, with 40% of households raising kids under 18 and strong married-couple households forming the backbone of the neighborhood.
Cedar Mill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
23.9%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Cedar Mill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cedar Mill, the largest foreign-born group is from India (17.0%), and 7.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
28.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.0%
of households
Married Couples
64.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
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 23% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Cedar Mill
In Cedar Mill, rent runs 23% above the OR average, and home values are 84% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,530
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Cedar Mill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Washington County, which includes Cedar Mill, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Cedar Mill: Washington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cedar Mill is about 3% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cedar Mill 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
Commute24.6 min avg
How Cedar Mill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cedar Mill, most residents drive alone to work (51%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 135 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 Cedar Mill, 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 Cedar Mill, 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
Cedar Mill is about 3% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Cedar Mill, 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
Cedar Mill is about 3% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cedar Mill 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
41.8"
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 Cedar Mill
Uninsured
1.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cedar Mill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cedar Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Portland
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Portland
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Hillsboro
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.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cedar Mill
Cedar Mill's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 72.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cedar Mill (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 · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,516 students · in-state tuition $58,348 · 70% graduate · median earnings $67,497 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cedar Mill
Cedar Mill has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cedar Mill
Cedar Mill Community Library
1080 Nw Saltzman Rd, Portland
Cities Near Cedar Mill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cedar Mill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cedar Mill FAQ
Is Cedar Mill, Oregon affordable?⌄
Cedar Mill's median rent is $1,882/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $164,079/year. Median home value is $878,300.
Is Cedar Mill, Oregon safe?⌄
Cedar Mill 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 Cedar Mill, Oregon?⌄
Washington County, which includes Cedar Mill, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cedar Mill, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Cedar Mill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,882/month and median household income is $164,079/year. The median home value is $878,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cedar Mill, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Cedar Mill 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