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Is Aloha a Good Place to Live? Aloha, Oregon: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Aloha ranks #458 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #214 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Oregon. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Aloha by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Aloha's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Aloha: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Aloha safe?
What is the cost of living in Aloha?
Aloha's cost of living index is 105.4, 5% above the US level of 100 and #958 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,896/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $484,400.
| Measure | Aloha | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 105.4#958 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $484,400#956 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,896/mo#1038 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.8x#802 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.3%#711 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Aloha safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Aloha alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Aloha crime rate or rank it on safety. Oregon as a whole records 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Aloha?
The median household in Aloha earns $101,934, 23% above the US figure of $83,163 and 20% above Oregon ($85,220). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aloha | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $101,934#314 of 1,312 | $85,220 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.8%#305 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Aloha?
The median resident of Aloha is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 34.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #630 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Aloha | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 34.5%#630 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 67.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Aloha's schools and health?
Aloha's 5 public schools graduate 88.3% of students in four years (Oregon 81.3%), with 16.4 students per teacher and $16,519 spent per pupil. 34.2% of adults are obese and 10.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Aloha | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 88.3%#508 of 1,063 | 81.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.4#676 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $16,519#445 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 34.2%#715 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.2%#440 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 18%#857 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 9.9%#645 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 1,770 students are enrolled in Aloha's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Aloha?
The average commute in Aloha is 25.4 minutes (Oregon 23.2); 2.8% of workers take transit and 21.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Aloha scores 12.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #410 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 65.1°F and winters 40.8°F, with 35.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Aloha | OregonOR | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.4 min#808 of 1,312 | 23.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 5%#570 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 62.9% | 65.2% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 21.7% | 17.1% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.5#410 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oregon is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.3 | 33.6 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 51 | 33.5 | 4 |
| Mar | 55.9 | 36.5 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 60.9 | 39.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 68.7 | 44.7 | 2 |
| Jun | 73.5 | 48.6 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 82.1 | 52.2 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 82.4 | 51.8 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 76.4 | 47.5 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 63.7 | 40.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 52.6 | 36.5 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 46.2 | 33.3 | 6.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Portland-Hillsboro Airport.
| Measure | Aloha | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 52.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 65.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 40.8°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 35.9 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Portland-Hillsboro Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Aloha?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 54% of US counties.
| Measure | Aloha | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 36#161 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.16%#736 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Washington County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Washington County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.078% | 95% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.001% | 31% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.061% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Aloha compare with similar-size cities?
Aloha is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #214 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 52,389.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #458 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data | 25.4 min |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #1137 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data | 32.8 min |
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #264 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data | 22 min |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #1121 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 | 18 min |
| Mooresville, NCPop. 52,381 | #373 | 60.5 | $89,647 | $1,626/mo | 247 | 24.7 min |
| Battle Creek, MIPop. 52,374 | #1253 | 42.3 | $55,693 | $957/mo | 1,055 | 18.6 min |
| Cathedral City, CAPop. 52,267 | #952 | 50.9 | $73,572 | $1,601/mo | 334 | 19.9 min |
| West New York, NJPop. 52,004 | #498 | 58.1 | $71,729 | $1,716/mo | 236 | 34.5 min |
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #13 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data | 33.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Aloha compare with the rest of Oregon?
Aloha ranks #7 of the 20 Oregon cities we track, with a score of 58.8 against Oregon's statewide 50.9. Its households earn 20% above the Oregon median.
| City | Rank in OR | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany, ORPop. 33,106 | #1 | 75.7 | $167,735 | $2,245/mo | no data |
| Lake Oswego, ORPop. 40,381 | #2 | 68.7 | $141,549 | $2,139/mo | 55 |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #3 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 |
| Hillsboro, ORPop. 108,231 | #4 | 60.9 | $106,409 | $1,978/mo | 288 |
| Tigard, ORPop. 56,011 | #5 | 60.9 | $108,823 | $1,782/mo | 256 |
| Beaverton, ORPop. 97,812 | #6 | 60.0 | $98,622 | $1,826/mo | 253 |
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #7 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data |
| Redmond, ORPop. 36,092 | #8 | 58.7 | $84,164 | $1,628/mo | 204 |
| Oregon City, ORPop. 37,755 | #9 | 57.8 | $97,829 | $1,708/mo | 265 |
| Corvallis, ORPop. 59,960 | #10 | 56.7 | $65,012 | $1,391/mo | 173 |
| Portland, ORPop. 641,165 | #11 | 54.3 | $90,919 | $1,655/mo | 702 |
| McMinnville, ORPop. 34,596 | #12 | 54.2 | $73,736 | $1,380/mo | 163 |
| Keizer, ORPop. 39,082 | #13 | 54.1 | $84,813 | $1,424/mo | 217 |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #14 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 |
| Gresham, ORPop. 112,378 | #15 | 52.0 | $77,795 | $1,586/mo | 362 |
| Eugene, ORPop. 179,591 | #16 | 51.9 | $66,562 | $1,402/mo | 347 |
| Salem, ORPop. 178,865 | #17 | 51.9 | $75,487 | $1,400/mo | 424 |
| Springfield, ORPop. 61,499 | #18 | 50.7 | $68,761 | $1,258/mo | 285 |
| Medford, ORPop. 86,315 | #19 | 49.7 | $73,230 | $1,376/mo | 406 |
| Grants Pass, ORPop. 39,311 | #20 | 47.5 | $59,646 | $1,217/mo | 369 |
All 20 Oregon cities we track, by overall score. Oregon statewide: median income $85,220, violent crime 311.2 per 100,000.
How is Aloha's score calculated?
Aloha scores 58.8 out of 100, #458 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Oregon's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Aloha. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
58.2 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Aloha. Similar-size median 58.9.
54.7 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Aloha's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
61.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Aloha's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
51.2 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Aloha. Similar-size median 56.1.
70.2 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Aloha. Similar-size median 50.0.
60.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Aloha's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
60.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
56.9 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Aloha alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Aloha.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Aloha's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Aloha has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Aloha
Is Aloha, OR a good place to live?
Aloha ranks #458 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #214 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Oregon. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Aloha?
Aloha's cost of living index is 105.4, 5% above the US level of 100 and #958 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,896/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $484,400.
Is Aloha safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Aloha alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Aloha crime rate or rank it on safety. Oregon as a whole records 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Aloha?
The median household in Aloha earns $101,934, 23% above the US figure of $83,163 and 20% above Oregon ($85,220). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Aloha?
Median rent in Aloha is $1,896/mo (Census), #1038 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 22.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Aloha?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Aloha is $484,400, #956 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Aloha?
Aloha's 5 public schools graduate 88.3% of students in four years (Oregon 81.3%), with 16.4 students per teacher and $16,519 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Aloha?
The average commute is 25.4 minutes, #808 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.2 minutes across Oregon. 5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Aloha?
Aloha averages 52.5°F over the year, 65.1°F in summer and 40.8°F in winter, with 35.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Aloha walkable?
Aloha scores 12.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #410 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Aloha at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Washington County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, strong wind, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 54% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Aloha?
Washington County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Aloha?
Aloha has 52,389 residents. The median resident of Aloha is 37.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 34.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #630 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Aloha compare with the rest of Oregon?
Aloha ranks #7 of the 20 Oregon cities we track, with a score of 58.8 against Oregon's statewide 50.9. Its households earn 20% above the Oregon median.
What cities are similar in size to Aloha?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Aloha's population of 52,389 are Kendale Lakes, FL (#1137 overall), Catalina Foothills, AZ (#264 overall), Joplin, MO (#1121 overall), Mooresville, NC (#373 overall), and Battle Creek, MI (#1253 overall). Aloha is #458.