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Wilsonville is a city of approximately 26,664 residents (2020 Census) on the southern edge of the Portland metropolitan area, primarily in Clackamas County with a northern portion extending into Washington County across the Tualatin River. Incorporated October 10, 1968 (with ~1,000 residents at the time) on the site of Alphonso Boone’s 1847 ferry crossing of the Willamette River, the community was known as Boones Landing before being renamed Wilsonville on June 3, 1880 after first postmaster Charles Wilson. Today Wilsonville is bisected by Interstate 5 at the Boone Bridge, sits roughly halfway between downtown Portland (~17 mi N) and the state capital in Salem (~25 mi S), and is home to Xerox, Siemens EDA / Siemens Digital Industries Software (the former Mentor Graphics, acquired by Siemens in 2017 for $4.5B — Wilsonville remains the division’s principal site), Teledyne FLIR (formerly FLIR Systems, acquired by Teledyne in 2021 — Wilsonville remains a major site), and the planned Charbonneau golf-course community on the south side of the river. The city operates its own free-in-city transit system (SMART) and hosts the southern terminus of TriMet’s WES Commuter Rail. This page aggregates publicly available facts about the community, current real estate market data from the Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS), and active property listings.
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Facts about Wilsonville compiled from official and public sources. Each data point shows its vintage (when the source published it) so you know what you’re looking at.
24th most populous OR city · 2024 ACS 5-year estimate ~27,895 · 2025 projected ~28,776 · population grew from ~1,000 at 1968 incorporation to 2,920 in 1980 and 7,106 in 1990
2020 Decennial Census ·
Primarily Clackamas County (SW corner) · northern portion crosses into Washington County north of the Tualatin River · area was originally part of Yamhill County until transferred to Clackamas in 1855
Incorporated with ~1,000 residents · one of Oregon's youngest cities · settled in 1846 by Alphonso Boone (grandson of Daniel Boone), known as Boones Landing, renamed Wilsonville on June 3, 1880 after first postmaster Charles Wilson
Single primary Wilsonville ZIP · entirely within Clackamas County per zipdatamaps
Oregon Blue Book figure (Wikipedia cites 154') · city sits on the north bank of the Willamette River, bisected by I-5 at the Boone Bridge
2020 Census · 4.8% vacancy · mix of single-family homes, multi-family, Charbonneau golf-course community (south of river), Villebois urban village, and Frog Pond West subdivisions
2024 ACS ·
Balanced owner-renter mix per latest ACS · median home value $633,480 (Zillow, July 31, 2025) · housing includes traditional single-family, award-winning Villebois, and Charbonneau golf-course community
Close to Oregon median (40.4) · 2020 Census · 20.2% under 18, 17.2% age 65+ · 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher
2024 ACS ·
Via I-5 N (per City of Wilsonville) · roughly halfway between Portland CBD (~17 mi N) and the state capital in Salem (~25 mi S) · PDX airport ~26-28 mi NE, ~34-39 min drive
Primary district serving Wilsonville · Wilsonville High School (opened 1995) · Charbonneau community (south of Willamette) attends Canby SD · Clackamas Community College and Oregon Tech both operate satellite campuses in the city
Current ·
Located in Tualatin, ~7 miles north via I-5 · 150-bed licensed / 128 operated acute-care · 24-hour ER, comprehensive stroke program · Providence Willamette Falls (Oregon City, ~10 mi E) and Salem Hospital (~25 mi S) also within reach
Portland International ~26-28 mi NE via I-5 N · typical drive 34-39 min · TriMet WES Commuter Rail from Wilsonville Station to Beaverton, connecting via MAX Blue → MAX Red to PDX (~1h 40m transit)
Köppen Csb · warm-summer Mediterranean · mild wet winters, dry summers typical of Portland metro
Above Oregon median ($83,011) · 2023 ACS 5-year figure per Wikipedia / Data USA · World Population Review 2024 estimate is $96,236 · per capita income ~$56,016
2024 ACS 5-year ·
City-owned South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) provides free bus rides within city limits and serves Portland, Canby, Salem, and Tualatin · WES Commuter Rail southern terminus at Wilsonville Station connects to Tualatin, Tigard, and Beaverton · ~300,000 passenger trips annually
I-5 Boone Bridge crosses the Willamette, bisecting the city · Memorial Park on the river · Charbonneau planned golf-course community on the south bank · Villebois urban village (national design award) · Frog Pond West (hosted 2019 NW Natural Street of Dreams)
Wilsonville is a southern gateway suburb on the Portland metro’s I-5 corridor, sitting on the north bank of the Willamette River at the Boone Bridge crossing. With 26,664 residents at the 2020 Census (up from 7,106 in 1990 and just ~1,000 at 1968 incorporation) and ~11,128 housing units (4.8% vacancy), the city attracts commuters working in both the Portland and Salem metros, given its location roughly halfway between them.
Market pricing reflects Wilsonville’s status as a premium south-metro suburb. Zillow’s July 2025 average home price was $633,480; median household income is $87,371 (2023 ACS 5-year per Wikipedia). Housing stock includes mid-1970s-through-present single-family subdivisions, the award-winning Villebois European-style urban village, the planned Charbonneau golf-course community on the south side of the Willamette, and the Frog Pond West neighborhood (which hosted the 2019 NW Natural Street of Dreams). Retail clusters along Wilsonville Road at the I-5 interchange (Town Center) and at Argyle Square on the north.
Market prices and inventory shift quarter-to-quarter based on regional interest rates and migration trends, particularly the cross-metro commuter flows between Portland and Salem. The market snapshot at right uses live RMLS® data via our MLS integration rather than hand-keyed estimates — pricing, days on market, and inventory update automatically as transactions close. Buyers evaluating a specific property should note that Wilsonville spans two counties (Clackamas primarily, with northern portions in Washington County), which affects property taxes, and that school district assignment includes West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J for most of the city plus Canby SD for some southern addresses.
Note: Market statistics activate with our MLS integration and refresh automatically from RMLS® data. The housing units figure (~42,771) is from the 2024 ACS 5-year estimate and will remain static until revised.
Wilsonville spans 7.896 square miles (7.69 land + 0.21 water) along the north bank of the Willamette River, primarily in Clackamas County with a northern portion extending into Washington County. The city is bisected by Interstate 5 at the Boone Bridge, with retail and civic activity concentrated at the Wilsonville Road/I-5 interchange (Town Center Shopping Center) and along Parkway Avenue on the north (Argyle Square and the major employer campuses). The Charbonneau planned community sits across the river on the south bank, and Villebois urban village and Frog Pond West mark the west and east new-construction corridors. Descriptions reflect publicly observable characteristics and should not be read as investment advice.
Villebois is an award-winning (national design award) European-style urban village on the western side of the city, built on the former site of the Dammasch State Hospital. Designed to Traditional Neighborhood Development principles with mixed single-family, townhome, condo, and apartment housing, public art, pocket parks, and walkable streets. Popular with buyers seeking new construction and a planned-community feel distinct from conventional suburban subdivisions.
Charbonneau is a planned golf-course community on the south side of the Willamette River, annexed into Wilsonville in 1971. Built around the Charbonneau Golf Club, the community features condos, townhomes, single-family homes, and a higher share of retirees and empty-nesters than the rest of the city. Connected to main Wilsonville only via I-5 Boone Bridge, which gives it a distinct, quieter character separated from the I-5 commercial corridor.
The Frog Pond West neighborhood hosted the 2019 NW Natural Street of Dreams, showcasing newly built luxury homes on the eastern edge of the city. Part of Wilsonville’s recent urban growth boundary expansion, Frog Pond is primarily newer (2015-present) single-family construction with larger lots and premium finishes. The surrounding East Wilsonville area includes established 1980s-1990s subdivisions with mature landscaping, all in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District.
Distances are approximate driving distances from central Wilsonville. Wilsonville sits along the I-5 corridor about 13 miles south of downtown Portland, straddling the Washington-Clackamas county boundary. The city borders Tigard to the north, Wilsonville to the south, Lake Oswego and the Stafford area to the east, and Sherwood to the west. I-5, OR-99W, and the Tualatin-Sherwood Road are the primary through-routes.
Quick answers about Wilsonville, each backed by an authoritative source. For questions specific to a particular property or listing, call (800) 256-9702 to reach a licensed Oregon broker.
Wilsonville had a population of 26,664 residents at the 2020 Decennial Census, making it the 24th-largest city in Oregon. The 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate puts the current population at approximately 27,895, with the 2025 projection around 28,776 (per Cubit Planning). Wilsonville incorporated in 1968 with only ~1,000 residents, grew to 2,920 by 1980 and 7,106 by 1990 — making it one of Oregon’s fastest-growing suburbs over the past five decades. The city is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan statistical area, sitting at the southern edge of the Portland metro.
Wilsonville was officially incorporated on October 10, 1968 with an estimated 1,000 residents, making it one of Oregon’s youngest cities. The settlement began in 1846 when Alphonso Boone (grandson of Daniel Boone) settled the area, and in 1847 he established the Boones Ferry across the Willamette River. The community grew as Boones Landing, with the first post office established in 1876 as “Boones Ferry.” The community was renamed Wilsonville on June 3, 1880 after the first postmaster, Charles Wilson. The area was originally part of Yamhill County but was transferred to Clackamas County in 1855. After incorporation, the planned Charbonneau community on the south side of the Willamette was annexed in 1971. Tektronix opened a campus in 1973 (later sold to Xerox), and the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility opened in 2001. Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Oregon-designed house, the Gordon House (1963), was originally built near Charbonneau and was moved to the Oregon Garden in 2001.
Downtown Wilsonville is approximately 17 miles north of downtown Portland via I-5, which bisects the city at the Boone Bridge. Typical drive time is 22-30 minutes depending on traffic; the I-5 corridor through Tigard/Tualatin is often congested during rush hour. Portland International Airport (PDX) is about 26-28 miles northeast, typically a 34-39 minute drive via I-5 N. Wilsonville sits roughly halfway between Portland’s central business district and the state capital in Salem (~25 mi south via I-5), a location advantage that draws commuters from both metros. For transit, the WES Commuter Rail southern terminus at Wilsonville Station connects to Beaverton (where MAX Blue/Red lines link to downtown Portland and PDX).
Wilsonville is primarily served by the West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J, which operates Wilsonville High School (opened 1995, the city’s only traditional high school). The Charbonneau community (south of the Willamette) attends the Canby School District, while the rest of Wilsonville is in West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J. The district has a reputation for strong academics and is one of the larger reasons families relocate to Wilsonville. Additionally, Clackamas Community College and Oregon Tech (Oregon Institute of Technology) both operate satellite campuses in Wilsonville, offering associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. Buyers should verify the assigned school with the district boundary tool before making a purchase decision — district boundaries do not align perfectly with city limits.
Wilsonville does not have a hospital within city limits. The closest full-service hospital is Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin (19300 SW 65th Avenue), approximately 7 miles north via I-5. Opened in 1973 and operated by Legacy Health, it is a 150-bed licensed / 128-bed operated acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency room, comprehensive stroke program, heart catheterization lab, and cancer center. Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City (~10 miles east) is a 143-bed Planetree-certified hospital with 24-hour ER. For tertiary care, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in west Portland (~17 miles north) is a Magnet-designated hospital with a heart transplant program, and OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill (~20 miles north) handles Level I trauma. To the south, Salem Hospital (~25 miles) is an option for southern Wilsonville residents.
Wilsonville operates its own city-owned transit system, SMART (South Metro Area Regional Transit), which provides free bus rides within city limits and connects Wilsonville to Portland, Canby, Salem, and Tualatin. SMART handles approximately 300,000 passenger trips annually. Wilsonville is also the southern terminus of TriMet’s WES Commuter Rail at Wilsonville Station, which runs to Beaverton via Tualatin, Tigard, and Hall/Nimbus stations on weekdays during commute hours. SMART connects with TriMet at Barbur Transit Center, Tualatin Park & Ride, Commerce Circle (North Wilsonville, where TriMet Route 96 serves during commute hours), and the Wilsonville WES Station. Fire and police protection are contracted out to regional agencies (Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office).
Wilsonville is covered by RMLS® (Regional Multiple Listing Service), which is the primary MLS for the Portland metropolitan area, the Oregon North Coast, the Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge. RMLS listings in Wilsonville are within the 97070 ZIP code, which is entirely within Clackamas County (though the northern section of Wilsonville’s city limits extends into Washington County, the ZIP itself remains Clackamas-based per postal routing). This site displays live RMLS-sourced listings once MLS integration is active — these pages are currently running in static-reference mode pending final vendor setup.
Wilsonville has historically had more jobs than residents due to its I-5 location and industrial parks. Per the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce, the top private employers include: Siemens EDA (the former Mentor Graphics, acquired by Siemens in 2017 for $4.5B; ~900+ high-tech professionals designing electronic design automation software); Concentrix (the former Convergys, itself formerly Stream International; ~800 employees in customer experience outsourcing); Xerox Corporation (~700 employees manufacturing printers on the former Tektronix campus at Parkway Avenue); Sysco Food Services (~550, regional food distribution); Collins Aerospace (the former Rockwell Collins, now part of RTX; ~500, head-up and helmet-mounted displays); TE Connectivity (the former Tyco Electronics Precision Interconnect; ~320, medical electronics); Costco Wholesale (~305, retail); Southern Wines & Spirits (~300); and Coca-Cola Bottling of the NW (~272, bottling plant). Teledyne FLIR (the former FLIR Systems, acquired by Teledyne in 2021) maintains a major Wilsonville presence for thermal imaging development, though its executive headquarters moved to Virginia in 2019. The Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (opened 2001) is also a significant public employer. Fry’s Electronics, formerly one of the city’s largest employers, closed in 2021; a Microsoft Surface Hub manufacturing plant operated briefly from 2015 to mid-2017. Retail activity concentrates along Wilsonville Road at the I-5 interchange (Town Center Shopping Center) and at Argyle Square.
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