At a Glance
Median Income
$82,422
$47,031 per capita
Home Value
$477,200
Zillow: $517,998
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
10.9% smoking rate
How Milwaukie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milwaukie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milwaukie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milwaukie residents earn a median household income of $82,422 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,031. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milwaukie is $477,200 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $517,998. Median rent is $1,499/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Milwaukie reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,554/100K.
Education
40.9% of adults in Milwaukie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milwaukie has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population21,256
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density4,260/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,422
Per Capita$47,031
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$477,200
Rent$1,499
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$517,998
Housing Units9,693
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,554/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation175 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Milwaukie was founded in 1848.
The median home in Milwaukie was built in 1968.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.