Living in Wilsonville, OR

Explore Wilsonville and see how it fits the life you want to build.

26,974 Population Clackamas & Washington Counties Counties City Place Type Oregon State
Overall Match6.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Wilsonville at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population26,974
Median Household Income$96,236
Median Home Value$615,300
Median Gross Rent$1,878
Median Age37.7
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment6.6%
Work From Home13.7%
Homeownership49.0%
Housing Vacancy3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Wilsonville is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Wilsonville Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Wilsonville 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

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.4 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Wilsonville

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$615,300
Median Gross Rent$1,878
Homeownership49.0%
Housing Vacancy3.6%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

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 Wilsonville, OR

Median Household Income$96,236
Unemployment6.6%
Work From Home13.7%
Employment6.4/10
Remote Work Friendly6.8/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Wilsonville and how households are structured

Population26,974
Median Age37.7
Average Household Size2.4

Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Wilsonville point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High81.7°F
Average Winter Low36.4°F
Annual Rainfall42.4 in.
Annual Snowfall1.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Wilsonville

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.

County Intelligence

Wilsonville & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Wilsonville spans Clackamas and Washington counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Wilsonville especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Wilsonville shows a population of about 26,974. 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 and Washington County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Wilsonville with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Wilsonville, 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.

Tualatin, OR 4.5 miles away Barlow, OR 4.7 miles away Sherwood, OR 4.8 miles away Canby, OR 5.1 miles away Rivergrove, OR 5.4 miles away Aurora, OR 5.8 miles away Durham, OR 5.8 miles away King City, OR 6.5 miles away Donald, OR 7.0 miles away West Linn, OR 7.5 miles away Tigard, OR 7.7 miles away Lake Oswego, OR 7.9 miles away