The Town FilesWilsonville, Oregon
City in Clackamas County · population 26,664 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $615,300
- Household income
- $96,236
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.7
Wilsonville is a city of 26,664 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $615,300, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Oregon towns, more upscale than 90% of Oregon towns, better transit than 82% of Oregon towns.
How Wilsonville ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilsonville is worth $615,300, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $96,236, which is more affordable than 20% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,878 a month. 49.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilsonville | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $615,300 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,878 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $96,236 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 49.0% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Wilsonville
| People | Wilsonville | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Wilsonville
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 36.4°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilsonville since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Clackamas County since 1996
Clackamas County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5454: Milo Mciver Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Clackamas County
Clackamas County had 174,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,863 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Wilsonville itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Wilsonville
6 public schools with 3,544 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville High School | 9-12 | 1,263 | 19.1 |
| Inza R Wood Middle School | 6-8 | 479 | 16.5 |
| Boones Ferry Primary School | PK-5 | 477 | 17.0 |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | PK-5 | 470 | 17.4 |
| Lowrie Primary School | PK-5 | 458 | 19.1 |
| Meridian Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 397 | 18.9 |
Towns near Wilsonville
- Tualatin, OR4.5 mi · 27,942 people · home $628,200
- Sherwood, OR4.8 mi · 20,450 people · home $602,100
- Canby, OR5.1 mi · 18,171 people · home $528,500
- King City, OR6.5 mi · 5,184 people · home $423,700
- West Linn, OR7.5 mi · 27,373 people · home $770,200
- Bull Mountain, OR7.6 mi · 9,992 people · home $696,600
- Tigard, OR7.7 mi · 54,539 people · home $610,500
- Lake Oswego, OR7.9 mi · 40,731 people · home $932,200
Wilsonville questions
Is Wilsonville, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilsonville scores better for retirees than 29% of Oregon towns and quieter than 27%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Wilsonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilsonville is valued at $615,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,236, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $1,878 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilsonville?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Wilsonville get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilsonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2000. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)