At a Glance
Median Income
$94,648
$42,810 per capita
Home Value
$531,400
Zillow: $596,239
Median Rent
$1,606/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
1,707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Oregon City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oregon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oregon City 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
Oregon City residents earn a median household income of $94,648 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,810. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Oregon City is $531,400 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $596,239. Median rent is $1,606/month, with 31.4% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Oregon City reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,707/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Oregon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oregon City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population37,482
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density3,730/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,648
Per Capita$42,810
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B+
Home Value$531,400
Rent$1,606
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$596,239
Housing Units14,260
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property1,707/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault223/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation459 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations42
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Oregon City was founded in 1829.
The median home in Oregon City was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Portland International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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