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Tualatin.
About
Life in Tualatin
Tualatin offers a stable suburban lifestyle with strong household finances—median income sits at $105,073—and a 4.5% unemployment rate that reflects the broader Portland region's economic health. Housing costs are real but fairly typical for the metro area, with median home values around $628,200 and rents averaging $1,806 monthly; about 54% of occupied units are owner-occupied, giving the community a homeowner-focused feel with lower vacancy rates suggesting a tight market. The city serves families well with five schools within city limits across the Tigard-Tualatin School District, and the median age of 37.5 suggests a mix of younger families and established residents rather than retirees.
Tualatin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
15.5%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tualatin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tualatin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.8%), and 17.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.3%
of households
Married Couples
53.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 18% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Tualatin
In Tualatin, rent runs 18% above the OR average, and home values are 32% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
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
$5,856
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $625,648 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below OR average
Unemployment in Tualatin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tualatin is 0.7 percentage points lower than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tualatin 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
Commute21.4 min avg
How Tualatin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tualatin, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 144 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 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tualatin runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,849.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tualatin 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 Tualatin, 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
Tualatin is about 5% 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 Tualatin, 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
Tualatin is about 5% of Washington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tualatin has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 36°F | 6.12" |
| Feb | 52°F | 37°F | 4.20" |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 4.92" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 3.28" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 2.44" |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 1.59" |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 0.45" |
| Aug | 82°F | 55°F | 0.53" |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 1.73" |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 6.25" |
| Dec | 47°F | 36°F | 6.60" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tualatin
Tualatin has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.6 mi away · Milwaukie
Cedar Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · 9 mi away · Portland
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Newberg
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.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tualatin
Tualatin's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tualatin (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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tualatin
Tualatin has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tualatin
Tualatin Public Library
18878 Sw Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin
Cities Near Tualatin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Tualatin FAQ
Is Tualatin, Oregon affordable?⌄
Tualatin's median rent is $1,806/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $104,043/year. Median home value is $628,200.
Is Tualatin, Oregon safe?⌄
Tualatin's violent crime rate was 207 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2849 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tualatin, Oregon?⌄
Tualatin has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tualatin, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Tualatin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,806/month and median household income is $104,043/year. The median home value is $628,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tualatin, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Tualatin is 21 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