Oregon · Metropolitan Area
Milwaukie is a small city in Oregon with a population of 21,256. Residents earn $82,422 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Milwaukie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Milwaukie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milwaukie is $82,422, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Milwaukie is $477,200, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,499 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Milwaukie is below the national average at 248 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,247 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Milwaukie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,422 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,031 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,553 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,655 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 40,968 |
| County GDP | $90,618M |
| Restaurants | 3,193 |
| Healthcare | 3,650 |
| Retail | 2,868 |
| Manufacturing | 1,065 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,657 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
| Census Median | $477,200 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $511,502 |
| Median List Price | $494,000 |
| Median List Price | $494,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $389 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.7% |
| Price Drops | 26.7% |
| Inventory | 45 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,499 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,810 |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,657 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,476/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,650 |
| Total Violent | 248.0/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.9/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.7/100K |
| Robbery | 43.8/100K |
| Assault | 189.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,246.9/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 355.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,619.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 272.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 87 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.8 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 175 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4448°N, 122.6208°W |
| County FIPS | 41051 |
Winner: Democrat by 62.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,260/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 34 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 39 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,650 |
| Restaurants | 3,193 |
| Retail Stores | 2,868 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 87 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |