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Living in
Oak Grove.
Oak Grove is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Oak Grove
Living in Oak Grove means you're essentially in Portland's backyard without the density or price tag of the city itself—you're just 8 miles north of downtown via Route 99E, which makes commuting feasible if your job is in the metro area. The community has grown substantially since 2000 (now around 17,400 residents), though recent years have seen slight population decline, which actually keeps things from feeling overcrowded; you get a stable, established neighborhood feel rather than constant turnover. Housing here runs around $516,000 for a median home and $1,744 for rent, which is genuinely more affordable than West Linn or Lake Oswego across the river, though you're paying Portland-area prices overall—the median household income sits at $86,226, suggesting most residents are working professionals or established families.
Oak Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Oak Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oak Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.0%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.2%
of residents
65 and Older
25.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.3%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
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 14% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Oak Grove
In Oak Grove, rent runs 14% above the OR average, and home values are 8% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,397
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Oak Grove and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clackamas County, which includes Oak Grove, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Oak Grove: Clackamas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clackamas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oak Grove is about 4% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oak Grove 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
Commute25.1 min avg
How Oak Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oak Grove, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 141 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M 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 36% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, which covers Oak Grove, runs 36% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
210.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,624.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Oak Grove, 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.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clackamas County, county-wide
Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove, 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
Oak Grove is about 4% of Clackamas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oak Grove has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
165
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 6.54" |
| Feb | 53°F | 38°F | 4.46" |
| Mar | 58°F | 40°F | 4.78" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.84" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.54" |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 1.79" |
| Jul | 84°F | 57°F | 0.50" |
| Aug | 84°F | 58°F | 0.56" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 1.64" |
| Oct | 65°F | 47°F | 4.23" |
| Nov | 53°F | 41°F | 6.73" |
| Dec | 47°F | 36°F | 7.20" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oak Grove
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Oak Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.4 mi away · Milwaukie
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Clackamas
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Oregon City
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.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oak Grove
Oak Grove's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oak Grove (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 · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (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)
Public · 2-year · 3,856 students · in-state tuition $5,418 · 25% graduate · median earnings $46,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oak Grove
Oak Grove has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oak Grove
Clackamas County - Oak Lodge Public Library
16201 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Oak Grove
Cities Near Oak Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oak Grove?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oak Grove FAQ
Is Oak Grove, Oregon affordable?⌄
Oak Grove's median rent is $1,744/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $86,226/year. Median home value is $515,700.
Is Oak Grove, Oregon safe?⌄
Oak Grove is policed by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 211 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1625 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oak Grove, Oregon?⌄
Clackamas County, which includes Oak Grove, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oak Grove, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Oak Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,744/month and median household income is $86,226/year. The median home value is $515,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oak Grove, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Oak Grove 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