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About
Life in Tigard
Tigard offers a solid middle-ground option if you're looking at the Portland metro without being in the city itself. The cost of living has climbed considerably—median home prices sit around $611,000 and rent averages $1,782 monthly—so it's not budget-friendly, but job prospects are reasonable with unemployment at 4.9% and several tech and consumer goods companies based here. The commute is manageable at about 23 minutes on average, though you'll definitely be car-dependent despite having TriMet bus service and the WES commuter rail; a proposed light rail project to MAX failed in 2020, so public transit remains somewhat limited.
Tigard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
13.4%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tigard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tigard, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.1%), and 8.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.9%
of households
Married Couples
51.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
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 17% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Tigard
In Tigard, rent runs 17% above the OR average, and home values are 28% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,397
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $598,717 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Tigard and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tigard is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tigard 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
Commute22.9 min avg
How Tigard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tigard, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 141 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 22% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tigard runs 22% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
255.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,522.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tigard Police Department
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 Tigard, 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 Tigard, 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
Tigard 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
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
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 Tigard
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tigard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Tualatin
Cedar Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.7 mi away · Portland
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tigard
Tigard's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tigard (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 · 4,963 students · in-state tuition $6,525 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,259 (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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tigard
Tigard has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tigard
Tigard Public Library
13500 Sw Hall Blvd, Tigard
Cities Near Tigard
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tigard?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tigard FAQ
Is Tigard, Oregon affordable?⌄
Tigard's median rent is $1,782/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $108,823/year. Median home value is $610,500.
Is Tigard, Oregon safe?⌄
Tigard's violent crime rate was 256 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3523 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tigard, Oregon?⌄
Tigard has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tigard, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Tigard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,782/month and median household income is $108,823/year. The median home value is $610,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tigard, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Tigard is 23 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