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Gresham, OR is a city located in the Portland Metro area. It's known for having a small-town feel with big city amenities. The cost of living in Gresham is slightly above the US average, with a 2 bedroom rent averaging $1,740 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are also higher than the national average at 101 versus 100. There are plenty of companies to work for in Gresham such as Boeing and Nike, as well as multiple restaurants and cafes including Fifty Licks Ice Creamery and Hopworks Urban Brewery. Tourists can visit local attractions such as the East Hill Church or take part in activities like canoeing down the Sandy River.

Gresham has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Gresham has seen the job market decrease by -4.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Gresham
- The Sales Tax Rate for Gresham is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Gresham is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Gresham
- The average income of a Gresham resident is $29,569 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Gresham resident is $61,826 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGresham, OregonUnited States
  7.86
  -4.8%-6.2%
  41.3%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  9.0%4.6%
  $29,569$37,638
  $61,826$69,021
  $72,223$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.4%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  7.7%6.8%
  11.2%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  11.2%11.0%
  7.0%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  3.6%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  4.2%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.2%4.2%
  6.9%9.3%
  15.9%14.0%
  1.9%2.1%
  8.2%7.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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First, EVERYTHING is close and conveniently located. Second, there is NO sales tax, so a $1.99 burger is $1.99. You don't have to figure out the tax on anything. Third,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beware of the I-Tax. It is costly. Not to mention if you are new to the area the I-Tax reflects on the entire Multnomah County area. Even if you rent you  More

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Over 18 years ago

there are more than 2 months of summer there, lived there my whole  More

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