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Living in Molalla, OR
Explore Molalla and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.1 / 10
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Molalla at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population10,186
Median Household Income$89,318
Median Home Value$447,100
Median Gross Rent$1,654
Median Age32.2
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home13.4%
Homeownership54.8%
Housing Vacancy5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Molalla is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Molalla and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Molalla
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$447,100
Median Gross Rent$1,654
Homeownership54.8%
Housing Vacancy5.4%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Molalla, OR
Median Household Income$89,318
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home13.4%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Molalla and how households are structured
Population10,186
Median Age32.2
Average Household Size2.8
Molalla is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Molalla
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Molalla point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High80.8°F
Average Winter Low35.4°F
Annual Rainfall46.4 in.
Annual Snowfall1.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Molalla
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Molalla is located in Clackamas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Clackamas County.
County Intelligence
Molalla & Clackamas County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Molalla is located in Clackamas County, Oregon.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Molalla.
Current NarrowTheList data for Molalla shows a population of about 10,186. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Clackamas County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Molalla.
For someone considering a move to Molalla, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.