Population 23,604 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sommerset West-Elmonica South
Household size in Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.77 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.17 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sommerset West-Elmonica South 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. Household size has climbed from 2.18 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7 | 33.1 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 34.6 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 35.5 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 37.2 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +4.1 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Sommerset West-Elmonica South is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Sommerset West-Elmonica South as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Hillsboro as a whole (10.5%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
Renters in Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 41.6% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 44.4% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.3% | 45.0% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.5% | 47.6% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Sommerset West-Elmonica South: 81.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Sommerset West-Elmonica South: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Hillsboro as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1988 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1989 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1990 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1992 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Sommerset West-Elmonica South has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $985 | $1,014 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,105 | $1,162 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,534 | $1,469 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,020 | $2,012 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,035 | +$997 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sommerset West-Elmonica South costs $2,020 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,035 a month since 2006–10, up 105%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
Bachelor's degrees in Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 34.5% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.1% | 33.5% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 41.2% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.7% | 41.9% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Sommerset West-Elmonica South: 45.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 87.5% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 86.6% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 90.3% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 90.6% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sommerset West-Elmonica South: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South
| Period | Sommerset West-Elmonica South | Hillsboro | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sommerset West-Elmonica South is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Hillsboro as a whole (4.7%). Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Sommerset West-Elmonica South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sommerset West-Elmonica South | 2.35 | 33.1 | 11.7% | 81.5% | 5.8% | 2001 | $2,020 | 45.7% | 94.9% | 5.6% |
| Triple Creek | 2.46 | 39.3 | 10.8% | 44.7% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,967 | 31.8% | 91.7% | 3.5% |
| Five Oaks | 2.41 | 34.5 | 15.1% | 73.8% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,967 | 51.3% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
| Cooper Mountain-Aloha North | 2.67 | 36.2 | 9.1% | 37.8% | 5.6% | 1994 | $1,995 | 39.2% | 91.8% | 3.8% |
| Sommerset West-Elmonica North | 2.78 | 39.9 | 9.3% | 37.2% | 3.3% | 1997 | $2,302 | 65.7% | 98.3% | 3.9% |
| Cedar Hills-Cedar Mill North | 2.28 | 40.6 | 6.4% | 38.8% | 3.0% | 1971 | $1,794 | 52.4% | 95.2% | 6.6% |
| West Beaverton | 2.42 | 44.1 | 8.2% | 35.2% | 6.0% | 1985 | $2,126 | 44.6% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Cedar Hills-Cedar Mill | 2.47 | 37.8 | 7.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% | 1991 | $2,103 | 64.0% | 96.6% | 7.1% |
| Cooper Mountain Aloha South | 2.77 | 39.2 | 7.5% | 18.9% | 4.0% | 1993 | $2,038 | 55.6% | 93.6% | 4.3% |
| Central Beaverton | 2.41 | 37.9 | 11.2% | 64.3% | 3.7% | 1977 | $1,584 | 35.0% | 80.7% | 5.3% |
| Highlands | 2.50 | 45.4 | 6.6% | 26.6% | 8.3% | 1976 | $2,041 | 41.4% | 90.8% | 3.3% |
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 Sommerset West-Elmonica South. 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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