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St. Helens, OR vs Forest Grove, OR

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- The median age of a home in St. Helens is 14.0% older than the median age of a home in Forest Grove.
 St. Helens, ORForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$516,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.140.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.8$11.0
 Homes Owned57.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 St. Helens, ORForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,250  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,350$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,540  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,500  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 St. Helens, ORForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 St. Helens, ORForest Grove, ORUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99935.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock36.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock16.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 St. Helens, ORForest Grove, ORUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock14.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.2%12.2%
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Reviews for St. Helens    3 Reviews
Bill · Ogden, UT
Not a good place to live
Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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SHERRIE · St. Helens, OR
LIVING IN GOD'S COUNTRY
Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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John · St. Helens, OR
Weather
Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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Reviews for Forest Grove    4 Reviews
Ashley · Forest Grove, OR
No place like home
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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Adam · Oceanside, CA
Honestly...
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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Stephanie · Forest Grove, OR
Forest Grove livability
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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