Washington County

OR · Pop. 98,040 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in OR with a population of approximately 98,040.

$/Acre: $2,882
Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 238 days
Broadband: 81%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 72.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Local Sales Tax0.03%
Combined Sales Tax0.03%
Cost of Living Index110.2
Median Household Income$41,498
Poverty Rate11.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,882
Median Home Price$307K
Acres for Sale3111
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season238 days
Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,430 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado2/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)238 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K355
Property Crime /100K262
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City39 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyModerate