Moving to
Oregon City.

$1,708/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,708 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $555,800. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.8% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.8%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

265 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 26.5 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 15% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 4.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

33% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 33% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

8 public schools inside the boundary

There are 8 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (20 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.