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Best places to open an assisted living home in Oregon

Name: Oregon assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

The top markets for residential assisted living in Oregon, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Oregon right now are Deschutes, Lincoln, Klamath counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 2,125 licensed assisted living homes serving 322,896 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $6,874/mo.

Licensed homes

2,125

state roster

Population 75+

322,896

ACS

Median AL cost

$6,874/mo

above the national median

Bed supply

78.8/1k

saturated supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Oregon

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

Deschutes County — opportunity 5.8/10 (Moderate); 16,506 seniors 75+, growing 25.3%, with 49 licensed homes.
Lincoln County — opportunity 5.7/10 (Moderate); 5,957 seniors 75+, growing 21.3%, with 15 licensed homes.
Klamath County — opportunity 5.7/10 (Moderate); 5,854 seniors 75+, growing 8.7%, with 15 licensed homes.
Multnomah County — opportunity 5.7/10 (Moderate); 44,612 seniors 75+, growing 14.7%, with 497 licensed homes.
Coos County — opportunity 5.6/10 (Moderate); 7,328 seniors 75+, growing 8.6%, with 33 licensed homes.
Lane County — opportunity 5.5/10 (Moderate); 31,923 seniors 75+, growing 15.1%, with 114 licensed homes.
Josephine County — opportunity 5.4/10 (Moderate); 10,223 seniors 75+, growing 11.2%, with 46 licensed homes.
Linn County — opportunity 5.4/10 (Moderate); 10,069 seniors 75+, growing 9.0%, with 48 licensed homes.
Benton County — opportunity 5.4/10 (Moderate); 6,786 seniors 75+, growing 22.8%, with 19 licensed homes.
Washington County — opportunity 5.3/10 (Moderate); 35,912 seniors 75+, growing 20.3%, with 459 licensed homes.

All Oregon counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Deschutes	16,506	6.6	49	5.8	Moderate
Lincoln	5,957	6.3	15	5.7	Moderate
Klamath	5,854	4.8	15	5.7	Moderate
Multnomah	44,612	5.8	497	5.7	Moderate
Coos	7,328	4.6	33	5.6	Moderate
Lane	31,923	6.4	114	5.5	Moderate
Josephine	10,223	6.2	46	5.4	Moderate
Linn	10,069	4.6	48	5.4	Moderate
Benton	6,786	5.8	19	5.4	Moderate
Washington	35,912	6.6	459	5.3	Moderate
Clackamas	34,430	6.9	304	5.3	Moderate
Marion	23,502	6.0	180	5.2	Moderate
Clatsop	3,780	5.9	10	5.2	Moderate
Jackson	21,959	6.4	108	5.2	Moderate
Douglas	12,620	5.1	39	5.1	Moderate
Polk	7,266	6.6	37	5.0	Moderate
Yamhill	8,439	6.3	41	4.9	Moderate
Columbia	4,098	4.3	13	4.9	Moderate
Umatilla	5,395	4.4	21	4.9	Moderate
Tillamook	2,798	4.8	1	4.8	Moderate
Crook	2,545	5.1	6	4.7	Moderate
Jefferson	1,927	5.4	8	4.3	Thin
Curry	3,446	5.4	8	4.1	Thin
Union	2,335	3.6	8	3.9	Thin
Baker	1,938	3.6	5	3.9	Thin
Wasco	2,193	3.6	10	3.7	Thin
Malheur	2,277	4.4	13	3.2	Thin
Grant	1,051	4.8	2	3.1	Thin
Hood River	1,712	5.3	5	2.9	Thin
Wallowa	884	4.6	3	—	—
Gilliam	250	6.8	1	—	—
Sherman	177	2.2	0	—	—
Wheeler	278	4.6	1	—	—
Lake	826	5.1	1	—	—
Morrow	761	4.3	1	—	—
Harney	839	4.3	3	—	—

Top cities for assisted living in Oregon

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

City	County	Homes	Beds	Avg size
Portland	Washington	474	6,834	14.6
Beaverton	Washington	164	1,701	10.4
Salem	Polk	151	2,237	14.8
Gresham	Multnomah	99	1,287	13.0
Milwaukie	Clackamas	93	982	10.6
Hillsboro	Washington	72	1,149	16.0
Medford	Jackson	71	1,302	18.6
Tigard	Washington	60	654	10.9
Eugene	Lane	59	1,740	29.5
Grants Pass	Josephine	43	764	17.8
Happy Valley	Clackamas	38	586	15.4
Aloha	Washington	34	160	4.7
Clackamas	Clackamas	34	509	15.0
Springfield	Lane	30	912	31.4
Oregon City	Clackamas	28	438	15.6
Bend	Deschutes	27	986	36.5
Lake Oswego	Clackamas	27	595	22.9
West Linn	Clackamas	26	308	11.8
Albany	Linn	25	640	25.6
Mcminnville	Yamhill	24	691	28.8

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Oregon?

The strongest Oregon markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Deschutes, Lincoln, Klamath, Multnomah, Coos counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Oregon city has the most assisted living homes?

Portland has the most, with 474 licensed assisted living homes (about 6,834 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Oregon?

The median assisted living cost in Oregon is about $6,874 per month — above the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Oregon?

Oregon has approximately 2,125 licensed assisted living homes serving 322,896 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Oregon state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.