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Bothell, WA vs Forest Grove, OR

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- Household income in Forest Grove, is 37% less than it is in Bothell and is 6% above the National Average.
- Bothell unemployment rate is 5.2%.
- Forest Grove unemployment rate is 5.4%.
 Bothell, WAForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth44.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes10.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock9.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$55,340  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$73,499$69,021
 Family Median Income$135,843  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Bothell, WAForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock8.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock19.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K12.8%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Bothell, WAForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Management, business, finance22.2%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.9%6.5%
 Community, social services0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.3%1.2%
 Education, library5.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock5.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.7%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support17.0%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock1.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock15.6%13.1%
Reviews for Bothell    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Bothell is amazing, downtown is nice and cozy and our restaurants are great. the suburban neighborhoods are welcoming and friendly. visit  More

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We have lived in and near Bothell for 20 years. The schools here are great, and if you’re college educated, the job market is great, too. We moved to the Pacific  More

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Over 6 years ago

I love BOTHELL. It's beautiful and safe.  More

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Reviews for Forest Grove    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have had the ability to live and visit other places in the country. Texas, florida, arizona, california, ohio, new mexico. Out of a life of traveling my paternal  More

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Over 14 years ago

Forest Grove is mostly white supremist meth trash. There are proffesional people mixed in, but they seem like guests. The true nature of this small town is brooding  More

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Over 18 years ago

Forest Grove is a nice little town. It offers a local farmers market, quaint downtown area, and several community events thru out the year. The elementary and High  More

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