About Gresham Oregon

Settled in the Pacific Northwest, Gresham Oregon is a suburb of Portland Oregon and is considered the 4th largest city in the state. Gresham is located in Multnomah county and is very close to Mount Hood, Multnomah Falls, the Columbia River Gorge, National Scenic Area, and many other attractions!

History

Gresham Oregon was established in 1905 and was originally home to the Chinookan people. The lure of the land brought settlers there and was known to many at the time as Camp Ground or Powell’s Valley.

Since then Gresham has grown alongside Portland, keeping much of its rich history.

Demographics

Gresham has a diverse population of longtime residents, young professionals, families, and new immigrant communities.

With a population of over 100,000 people, over the last 20 years is has grown a lot, from a rural farming community to an established urban area, providing a high quality of life for its residents and businesses.