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Canby.
About
Life in Canby
Living in Canby means embracing a tight-knit community that's genuinely affordable by Pacific Northwest standards—the median home value sits around $528,500 with a median household income just over $100,000, which actually makes homeownership realistic here compared to Portland sprawl. You're getting a small-town vibe (18,100 people) with real four-season rhythm: warm, dry summers maxing out around 71 degrees, and the kind of rain-soaked winters that make you appreciate those clear August days. What keeps people here is the balance: you've got the Clackamas County Fairgrounds bringing annual traditions since 1907, a Latino community that's grown to roughly a fifth of the population, and genuine outdoor access through the Molalla and Willamette Rivers, plus the Molalla Forest Road for biking and hiking without needing a car-dependent trip.
Canby at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Canby: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Canby, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.3%), and 11.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.1%
of households
Married Couples
57.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OR
Rent, home values, and income in Canby
In Canby, home values are 11% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,610
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $586,607 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Canby and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clackamas County, which includes Canby, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Canby: Clackamas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clackamas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Canby is about 4% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Canby Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute24.7 min avg
How Canby residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Canby, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Canby runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
161.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
667.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Canby Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clackamas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clackamas County, which includes Canby, the most common type is heavy snow, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Heavy Snow | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Debris Flow | $151,200 |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 3 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Heavy Rain | $15,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clackamas County, county-wide
Canby is about 4% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clackamas County, which includes Canby, is typically good — 318 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
318
per year
Moderate Days
43
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clackamas County, county-wide
Canby is about 4% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Canby has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 36°F | 6.12" |
| Feb | 52°F | 37°F | 4.20" |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 4.92" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 3.28" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 2.44" |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 1.59" |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 0.45" |
| Aug | 82°F | 55°F | 0.53" |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 1.73" |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 6.25" |
| Dec | 47°F | 36°F | 6.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Canby
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Canby's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Oregon City
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Tualatin
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Newberg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Canby
Canby's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Canby (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 19,531 students · in-state tuition $5,430 · 20% graduate · median earnings $48,571 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,963 students · in-state tuition $6,525 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,259 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,699 students · in-state tuition $44,430 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,873 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Canby
Canby has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Canby
Canby Public Library
220 Ne 2nd Ave, Canby
Cities Near Canby
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Canby?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Canby FAQ
Is Canby, Oregon affordable?⌄
Canby's median rent is $1,542/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $100,989/year. Median home value is $528,500.
Is Canby, Oregon safe?⌄
Canby's violent crime rate was 161 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 667 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Canby, Oregon?⌄
Clackamas County, which includes Canby, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Canby, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Canby is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,542/month and median household income is $100,989/year. The median home value is $528,500. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Canby, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Canby is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from