With a population of approximately 100,000, Gresham is the fourth-largest city in the state of Oregon. This ethnically diverse city is made up of individuals from a variety of ethnicities, especially European and Hispanic. Gresham is located in Northwest Oregon and is next to Portland. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's total area is a little more than 22 square miles.
Gresham contains a number of neighborhoods, each of which provides its own ambience for life in the city. Notable neighborhoods include:
With more than 27,000 employers in Gresham, residents can apply for jobs in a number of important industries. Many employers represent the manufacturing, finance and healthcare industries.
There is a number of reasons Gresham provides a beneficial environment for businesses looking for a place to set up and establish themselves:
Gresham is a Green Power Community, one of a handful of cities that buys "green" power in amounts that fulfill or surpass the Green Power Community purchase requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Green" power is electricity that has been produced using the power of renewable resources, such as solar power, wind power or water power.
Gresham is only the 14th community in the nation to be recognized for its attempts to reduce carbon dioxide, focus on renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint. More than 1,000 Gresham homes and businesses have enrolled in one of the area's renewable energy programs.
The area school district, which serves more than 12,000 students, has been commended for its commitment to excellence, and students consistently exceed the national average on standardized tests.
The district includes a number of elementary, middle and high schools:
In addition, Gresham is home to Mount Hood Community College, which offers more than 60 professional and technical programs and enrolls more than 27,000 students each year. Higher education is valued in Gresham: More than 18 percent of Gresham's residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, a number beats the national average of 14.96 percent.
Historic Gresham, located in the downtown section of the city, offers local history and charm to both residents and visitors. This area hosts a number of annual events, which has drawn even more people to this exciting and enticing area:
Local Gresham media includes newspapers and radio stations:
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