Living in Milwaukie, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milwaukie · Census data 2020–2024
Milwaukie has 21,392 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $86,892 (5% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $505,100, the median rent is $1,598/month.
Milwaukie at a glance
- Population
- 21,392
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $86,892State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $505,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,598/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Milwaukie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Milwaukie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milwaukie the median home value is $505,100, 52% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,598 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,224 a month in housing costs.
Milwaukie median household income
The median household income in Milwaukie is $86,892 and the income per person is $52,715. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Milwaukie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,859
- Owner-occupied
- 60.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.2%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.24
Milwaukie demographics
- Population
- 21,392
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 9,433
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milwaukie ›
Education in Milwaukie
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Milwaukie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milwaukie
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Milwaukie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie | 21,392 | $86,892 | $505,100 | $1,598 |
| Dunthorpe | 1,875 | $250,001 | $1,459,300 | $2,350 |
| Oak Grove | 16,796 | $86,226 | $515,700 | $1,744 |
| Oatfield | 13,294 | $103,224 | $569,000 | $1,786 |
| Johnson City | 499 | $48,167 | $87,800 | — |
| Jennings Lodge | 7,971 | $71,054 | $462,100 | $1,669 |
| Gladstone | 11,977 | $91,250 | $480,700 | $1,740 |
| Lake Oswego | 40,381 | $141,549 | $932,200 | $2,139 |
| Stafford | 1,600 | $163,155 | $1,020,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Milwaukie, OR?
The median household income in Milwaukie is $86,892, 5% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milwaukie?
The median home value in Milwaukie is $505,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Milwaukie?
The median gross rent in Milwaukie is $1,598 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Milwaukie, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Milwaukie?
The median age in Milwaukie is 41.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Milwaukie?
The average commute to work in Milwaukie is 26 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milwaukie?
The unemployment rate in Milwaukie is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milwaukie?
41.5% of adults in Milwaukie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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