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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Gresham, OR

Population: 113,525 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
46/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$1.2B
Per Capita
$10,840
Total Revenue
$555.5M
Total Debt
$111.1M

Spending Breakdown

Other
41.9%$515.1M
Housing & Community Development
23.9%$293.6M
Utilities
10.4%$127.8M
Public Welfare
8.7%$107.2M
Hospitals
6.1%$75.1M
Fire Protection
4.2%$52.1M
Parks & Recreation
2.6%$32.3M
Highways & Roads
1.7%$20.8M
Sewerage
0.5%$6.5M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Property Tax
0.6%$3.2M
Sales Tax
0.1%$542K
Income Tax
1.4%$7.8M
Intergovernmental
100.0%$555.5M
Charges & Fees
33.8%$187.6M
Other
77.3%$429.2M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$459/person
Highways & Roads$184/person
Parks & Recreation$285/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)16/100
Debt Burden (20%)33/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)100/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)0/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$111.1M
Long-Term Debt$128.3M
Debt Per Capita$978
Cash & Securities$12.0M

Compare Cities

See how Gresham stacks up against another city.

vs Portland, ORvs Eugene, ORvs Salem, OR
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Oregon

Portland, OR

Pop. 646K

C
Total Spending
$15.3B
Per Capita
$23,675

Eugene, OR

Pop. 177K

C
Total Spending
$2.9B
Per Capita
$16,408

Salem, OR

Pop. 176K

B
Total Spending
$2.8B
Per Capita
$15,959

Hillsboro, OR

Pop. 107K

D
Total Spending
$2.0B
Per Capita
$18,698

Compare Gresham With

Portland, OR

Spending: $23,675/person · Grade: C

Eugene, OR

Spending: $16,408/person · Grade: C

Salem, OR

Spending: $15,959/person · Grade: B

Hillsboro, OR

Spending: $18,698/person · Grade: D

Frequently Asked Questions

Gresham, OR spends $10,840 per resident, based on total expenditures of $1.2B for a population of 113,525. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (46/100).

Gresham, OR has total expenditures of $1.2B and total revenue of $555.5M. The city carries $111.1M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Gresham, OR employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Gresham, OR has a Fiscal Health Score of D (46/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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