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Learn More About Independent Living in Aloha, OR

 

This peaceful Oregon suburb offers residents easy access to services and resources to meet daily needs, like shopping centers, restaurants, and health care facilities — all within reach of Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods and downtown attractions. The city of Aloha has multiple nature areas nearby, like the Tualatin Hills Nature Park or the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Preserve.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Aloha are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Aloha retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Aloha, OR

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 in the state of Oregon was around $2,400. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Aloha, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Aloha, OR

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Aloha are rated 14 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
114	125	113	106	113	116

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$76,945 per year	$49,975 per year	$67,211 per year	$26,645 per year	$44,867 per year	$3,518 per year	$1,053 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Aloha include:

Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 500+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 120+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Tuality Community Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 100+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Aloha’s climate is classified as Mediterranean, meaning the area experiences cool winters and moderately warm summers. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 83%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
40°F	46°F	34°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
67°F	79°F	54°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 86

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 40″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	10.5%	53,266	7,251 per square mile	2.9

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.5%	10.2%	4.2%	21.6%	0.2%	5.6%	59.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Portland: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Washington County

Democratic	Republican	Other
59.4%	32.7%	7.8%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Outdoor attractions in Aloha:

• Melilah Park
• Tualatin Hills Park
• Tualatin Hills Nature Park
• Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Preserve

Aloha’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Aloha Mall
• Aloha Villa Shopping Center

 

Transportation

Aloha has multiple taxi services that serve in place of public transportation to the city’s residents. Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Aloha.