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