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Population and households in Gresham-Northeast
Household size in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.01 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Gresham-Northeast are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Gresham-Northeast has the smallest households of any Gresham neighborhood.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 35.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 37.6 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.5 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, Gresham-Northeast is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Few Gresham neighborhoods are younger: only two of 10.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 15.0% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +1.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Gresham-Northeast: 21.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gresham-Northeast
Renters in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.5% | 44.2% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.5% | 47.2% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.3% | 44.8% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.5% | 43.7% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gresham-Northeast rent: 59.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 29.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of Gresham's ten neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Gresham-Northeast: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Gresham as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1981 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1983 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Gresham-Northeast are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Gresham as a whole, where the median home dates to 1983. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $940 | $887 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $1,015 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,402 | $1,231 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,708 | $1,701 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$768 | +$814 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gresham-Northeast costs $1,708 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 44.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only two of Gresham's ten neighborhoods have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gresham-Northeast
Bachelor's degrees in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 18.2% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 19.4% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 22.0% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 22.7% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gresham-Northeast: 14.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. No other Gresham neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 85.3% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 84.3% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 85.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 86.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gresham-Northeast is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gresham-Northeast
| Period | Gresham-Northeast | Gresham | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Gresham-Northeast: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Gresham neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gresham-Northeast compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham-Northeast | 2.35 | 34.4 | 21.3% | 59.5% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,708 | 14.4% | 87.9% | 8.1% |
| Gresham-City Central | 2.37 | 39.7 | 17.9% | 70.6% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,566 | 29.4% | 87.0% | 7.0% |
| Gresham-North Central | 2.48 | 32.3 | 14.5% | 56.3% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,743 | 24.6% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Gresham-Mt. Hood | 2.98 | 29.4 | 23.5% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,601 | 19.2% | 75.8% | 6.8% |
| Gresham-Kelly Creek | 2.82 | 36.0 | 13.5% | 32.6% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,690 | 27.6% | 92.2% | 6.6% |
| Gresham-Northwest | 2.45 | 42.3 | 15.3% | 53.3% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,498 | 26.5% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| Gresham-Gresham Butte | 2.58 | 43.8 | 6.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 1987 | $1,391 | 38.6% | 96.1% | 3.4% |
| Gresham-North Gresham | 2.48 | 36.4 | 15.7% | 48.8% | 4.6% | 1984 | $1,533 | 15.1% | 84.6% | 4.2% |
| Gresham-Southwest | 2.89 | 39.3 | 12.5% | 32.0% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,137 | 24.5% | 85.4% | 3.7% |
| Gresham-Rockwood | 2.87 | 35.0 | 15.8% | 61.9% | 5.6% | 1975 | $1,290 | 14.9% | 73.4% | 8.6% |
| Centennial | 2.77 | 40.9 | 14.8% | 44.4% | 6.6% | 1974 | $1,581 | 18.3% | 79.6% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gresham-Northeast. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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