Moving here
A 35 to 40 minute drive west of Portland, in the foothills of the Coast Range.
- Where it is In the foothills of the Coast Range, at the west end of the Tualatin Valley.
- Getting to Portland A 35 to 40 minute drive.
Marsh Hall. The original Pacific University campus adjoins historic downtown Forest Grove.
The practical answers
Drive time, buses, schools and what housing costs here.
The questions asked at the counter, and who to call for a current figure.
- Drive time A 35 to 40 minute car ride west of the greater Portland metro area, on Highway 26 or on Highway 8 through the valley.
- Without a car TriMet runs frequent bus service to and from Forest Grove, with light rail connections at Hillsboro.
- Airports Hillsboro Airport is eight miles east.
- Schools Forest Grove School District covers Forest Grove, Cornelius, Dilley and Gales Creek.
- Housing costs Ask the city or a local realtor for current prices.
- Population Ask the City of Forest Grove for a current figure.
- Groceries and produce A seasonal weekly farmers market, run by Adelante Mujeres.
- Who to ask The chamber office and Visitor Center, 2417 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116, 503-357-3006.
What is around you
Wetlands, a state forest, a theatre, a farmers market and the wineries.
Outdoors
Stage, art and market
Ask us if what you need is not on this list.
Outdoors in both townsAsked at the counter
The office at 2417 Pacific Avenue is also the Visitor Center.
Forest Grove
