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Tualatin, OR

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Tualatin, OR

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population27,710
Foreign Born6.1%
Population Density3,292people per mi²
Median Age37.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

174/100

74% above national average

C

The Real Cost of Living in Tualatin, Oregon

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$52k
Comfortable $105k$155k
Luxury $154k+$239k+
Elite (Top 5%) $181k+$281k+
Affordability Ratio

68%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean97%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
22
Poor
0
Negative
4

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

3.5mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

8.9mi

Airport

PDX — Portland International

16.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Portland, OR

10.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 5.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.8 mi
Marina5Nearest 6.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.7 mi
Gun Range8Nearest 2.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$105k-0.4%
40% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.6M
145% above US avg
College Educated
45.5%
30% above US avg
WFH
19.1%
34% above US avg
Homeownership
55.3%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$596k
111% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 65% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
30.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−19.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.53 / 1k Residents6% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.25 / 1k Residents42% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−14.5%
Burglary
1.78 / 1k Residents27% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
24.97 / 1k Residents53% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.64 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+6Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Tualatin, Oregon
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.8% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season218 days324 frost-free
Annual Rainfall45.6"
Elevation128 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor10 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,292/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 250 mi · coast 58 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$270.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPortland653k people are 10 mi away
Nearest Major AirportPDX16 mi away
Distance to State Capital33 miSalem, OR
Nearest Prison3.0 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T11:31:06.000Z

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