Located between the big-city hustle to the west and the solitude of the countryside to the east, you will find Gresham - fourth largest city in Oregon. Gresham, Oregon, in Multnomah county, is 12 miles E of Portland. The quality of life experienced by our citizens is superb. The community's image and amenities depend on a financially sustainable future, open spaces, parks, community events, quality commercial, and industrial development, and an excellent infrastructure system. The "good life" for our citizens depends heavily on our commitment to a vision and the willingness to follow through.
Enjoy hiking or biking the many trails and parks or sensational golf on a championship course. Gresham and nearby Troutdale offer downtown shopping experiences from unique boutiques to national factory stores. Exceptional dining and music await you at many distinctive restaurants. Experience daily excursions to the scenic Columbia River Gorge, the splendor of Mt. Hood or the cosmopolitan city of Portland, all just minutes away.
Gresham is situated between two of Oregon's premiere recreation areas, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood and the Mt. Hood National Forest offer a great variety of activities from climbing to the summit of Oregon's tallest glacial peak, at 11,235 feet elevation, to hiking, camping, biking and fishing.Cross-country skiers, down hillers and snowmobilers have many options, all within an hour drive from Gresham. Accommodations vary from Timberline Lodge to destination resorts and bed and breakfasts.
Neighborhood parks in Gresham have facilities for many different activities. Red Sunset Park, located at 2403 NE Red Sunset Drive, has soccer and softball fields, a basketball court, picnic shelters, a children's play area, and a one acre duck pond. Main City Park is located next to downtown Gresham at 219 S Main Avenue. The17.5 acre park includes a children's play area, picnic tables, two little league baseball diamonds, and many bike and walking trails. Several of the trails follow Johnson Creek, which runs along the south edge of the park. There are many other parks available for recreational opportunities in the Gresham area.
The Mt. Hood Scenic Loop can be accessed from the Gresham area. The three hour round trip allows you to see some of Oregon's best scenery. Or, try some of the many different types of recreation in this area, including fishing, mountain climbing from Timberline Lodge, hiking some of the numerous trails in the Columbia Gorge, windsurfing at Hood River and much more!
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area is fifteen minutes away and includes incredible views of the Gorge which took millions of years to create by the river cutting through the Cascade Mountains on its way to the ocean. Miles and miles of hiking trails give easy access to hundreds of beautiful waterfalls throughout the area. Windsurfing, Bonneville Dam, lodging facilities, restaurants and many other visitor amenities abound that will ensure you have a wondrous experience. These two national treasures are only two of the many reasons to live, work and play in the Gresham area.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $198,600
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 97,105. Gresham covers 22.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 323 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 97030, 97080 - Area codes: 503, 971
Weather
Gresham, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 82.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 33.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 13 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gresham is 44.85 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 6.61 Inches.
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and an excellent infrastructure system. The "good life" for our citizens depends heavily on our commitment to a vision and the willingness to follow through.