Why Wilsonville?
LOCATION
Wilsonville is located along Interstate-5, south of Portland, within the Portland Metro urban growth boundary (UGB)—perfect for reaching markets both within and outside of Oregon.
TAX STRUCTURE
Wilsonville enjoys lower property tax rates than the City of Portland, and lower payroll taxes (transit) than the entire Portland Metro. State business taxes are competitive nationally—Oregon ranks 24th in the nation.
WORKFORCE
As part of the Portland Metro MSA, but proximate to Salem to the south, Wilsonville draws on a diverse, dual laborshed. The Portland region is highly educated compared to the nation and the State of Oregon.
INCENTIVES
Wilsonville offers economic development incentives not found anywhere else in the state for high-wage job creation and capex, in addition to those programs offered by the State of Oregon.
HOUSING
Wilsonville consistently ranks as a leader in population growth in the state and region. The City's housing inventory is diverse to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
GOOD COMPANY
Wilsonville is home to high-tech companies operating in clean energy, bioscience, information technology, and other markets of innovation, in addition to many warehousing and logistics firms who benefit from the city's I-5 location.
UTILITIES &
INFRASTRUCTURE
Interstate access, high-speed fiber-optic internet, natural gas, clean water, ample wastewater capacity—the City's engineers are always hard at work planning and building for the future, today.
QUALITY
OF LIFE
Award-winning parks, protected natural resources within the City, clean air and water, proximity to both the Oregon Coast and Mount Hood winter sports, not to mention the Columbia Gorge—it's a great place for urbanists and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
"SMART"
South Metro Area Regional Transit—Wilsonville's own transit agency, serves the community with fareless travel within the city and connectivity to both Salem and Portland transit systems.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The City of Wilsonville is committed to a solutions-oriented development review process with timelines that are a fraction of what one might experience in larger cities.
