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Oregon City.
About
Life in Oregon City
Living in Oregon City means you're close enough to Portland for work and culture without paying metro-area prices—median home values sit around $555,800 and median rent at $1,708, which is reasonable for the region. The job market is solid with 4.8% unemployment, and you've got transit options through TriMet plus an Amtrak station if you want rail access to Portland or Eugene. Your commute to Portland runs about 27 minutes on average, manageable if you're working in the metro area.
Oregon City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Oregon City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oregon City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.0%), and 3.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.5%
of households
Married Couples
53.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
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 12% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Oregon City
In Oregon City, rent runs 12% above the OR average, and home values are 16% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,831
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $591,081 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OR average
Unemployment in Oregon City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Oregon City is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Oregon City 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
Commute26.5 min avg
How Oregon City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oregon City, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 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 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oregon City runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
800.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oregon City 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 Oregon City, 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
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clackamas County, which includes Oregon City, 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
Climate81°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oregon City 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
44.8"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oregon City
Oregon City has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Clackamas
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.7 mi away · Milwaukie
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Tualatin
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.
Education23.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oregon City
Oregon City's student/teacher ratio is 23.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Oregon City
Public · 2-year · 4,963 students · in-state tuition $6,525 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,259 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,320 students · in-state tuition $71,770 · 79% graduate · median earnings $64,977 (10 yrs after entry)
Oregon Health & Science University
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 836 students · 95% graduate · median earnings $109,788 (10 yrs after entry)
Pacific Northwest College of Art
13.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 420 students · in-state tuition $51,940 · 46% graduate
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, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oregon City
Oregon City has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oregon City
Oregon City Public Library
606 John Adams St, Oregon City
Cities Near Oregon City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oregon City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oregon City FAQ
Is Oregon City, Oregon affordable?⌄
Oregon City's median rent is $1,708/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,829/year. Median home value is $555,800.
Is Oregon City, Oregon safe?⌄
Oregon City's violent crime rate was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 801 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oregon City, Oregon?⌄
Oregon City has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oregon City, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Oregon City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,708/month and median household income is $97,829/year. The median home value is $555,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oregon City, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Oregon City is 27 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