The Town FilesOregon City, Oregon
City in Clackamas County · population 37,572 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $555,800
- Household income
- $97,829
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.5
Oregon City is a city of 37,572 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $555,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better transit than 83% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 82% of Oregon towns, more vibrant than 82% of Oregon towns.
How Oregon City ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oregon City is worth $555,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $97,829, which is more affordable than 36% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,708 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oregon City | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $555,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,708 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $97,829 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Oregon City
| People | Oregon City | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Oregon City
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.4 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oregon City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Clackamas County since 1996
Clackamas County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5454: Milo Mciver Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Clackamas County
Clackamas County had 174,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,863 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Oregon City itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Oregon City
12 public schools with 6,743 students, about 22.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,928 | 24.7 |
| Gardiner Middle School | 6-8 | 685 | 23.6 |
| Tumwata Middle School | 6-8 | 640 | 22.1 |
| John McLoughlin Elementary School | K-5 | 623 | 24.9 |
| Holcomb Elementary School | K-5 | 546 | 23.7 |
| Redland Elementary School | K-5 | 487 | 22.1 |
| Gaffney Lane Elementary School | K-5 | 422 | 21.1 |
| Alliance Charter Academy (charter) | K-12 | 381 | 21.2 |
| Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences (charter) | 6-12 | 365 | 22.8 |
| Carus School | K-6 | 345 | 16.4 |
| Springwater Environmental Sciences School (charter) | K-8 | 200 | 22.2 |
| Oregon City Service Learning Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 121 | 17.3 |
Towns near Oregon City
- West Linn, OR2.9 mi · 27,373 people · home $770,200
- Gladstone, OR3.1 mi · 12,017 people · home $480,700
- Jennings Lodge, OR3.8 mi · 7,503 people · home $462,100
- Oatfield, OR4.9 mi · 13,977 people · home $569,000
- Oak Grove, OR5.3 mi · 17,290 people · home $515,700
- Beavercreek, OR5.8 mi · 4,727 people · home $664,300
- Canby, OR7.0 mi · 18,171 people · home $528,500
- Lake Oswego, OR7.2 mi · 40,731 people · home $932,200
Oregon City questions
Is Oregon City, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oregon City scores better for retirees than 20% of Oregon towns and quieter than 24%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Oregon City?
The median owner-occupied home in Oregon City is valued at $555,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,829, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,708 a month.
What is the weather like in Oregon City?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.4 inches of snow.
Does Oregon City get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oregon City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2000. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)