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Woodburn.
About
Life in Woodburn
Woodburn offers a genuinely affordable place to live in Oregon's Willamette Valley, with home prices and rents substantially lower than Portland while maintaining decent job availability—unemployment sits at 4.7% and the average commute is about 26 minutes. The city has real economic diversity: agriculture remains important, but you'll also find the Woodburn Premium Outlets, a substantial 55+ retirement community, and small manufacturing and service sectors. What makes Woodburn distinct is its cultural fabric—about 54% of residents speak Spanish at home, and the Latino community runs deep here with La Fiesta Mexicana as a major annual celebration; you'll also find communities of Russian Old Believers and other immigrant groups who've made this their home for generations.
Woodburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Foreign-Born
34.1%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+22.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Woodburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodburn, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (73.8%), and 54.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
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 about average for OR
Rent, home values, and income in Woodburn
In Woodburn, home values are 31% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,984
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $421,064 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OR average
Unemployment in Woodburn
Unemployment in Woodburn is 0.5 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 Woodburn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.2 min avg
How Woodburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodburn, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodburn runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
186.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,033.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodburn Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marion County, which includes Woodburn, the most common type is heavy snow, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Flood | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Tornado | $200 |
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.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marion County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, which includes Woodburn, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
73
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Marion County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woodburn has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
166
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 36°F | 5.48" |
| Feb | 53°F | 37°F | 4.03" |
| Mar | 57°F | 39°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.37" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 2.55" |
| Jun | 75°F | 52°F | 1.47" |
| Jul | 83°F | 56°F | 0.43" |
| Aug | 83°F | 56°F | 0.52" |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 1.58" |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 54°F | 40°F | 5.80" |
| Dec | 48°F | 36°F | 6.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodburn
Uninsured
17.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodburn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Silverton
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 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.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodburn
Woodburn's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodburn (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,610 students · in-state tuition $6,570 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,297 (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)
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, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodburn
Woodburn has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodburn
Woodburn Public Library
280 Garfield St, Woodburn
Cities Near Woodburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Woodburn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Woodburn FAQ
Is Woodburn, Oregon affordable?⌄
Woodburn's median rent is $1,489/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $67,347/year. Median home value is $331,800.
Is Woodburn, Oregon safe?⌄
Woodburn's violent crime rate was 186 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2034 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodburn, Oregon?⌄
Woodburn has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodburn, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Woodburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,489/month and median household income is $67,347/year. The median home value is $331,800. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodburn, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Woodburn is 27 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