Living in Oregon City, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oregon City · Census data 2020–2024
Oregon City has 37,755 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $97,829 (18% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $555,800, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Oregon City at a glance
- Population
- 37,755
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $97,829State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $555,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Oregon City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Oregon City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oregon City the median home value is $555,800, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,374 a month in housing costs.
Oregon City median household income
The median household income in Oregon City is $97,829 and the income per person is $44,356. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Oregon City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,651
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.64
Oregon City demographics
- Population
- 37,755
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 13,944
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oregon City ›
Education in Oregon City
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Oregon City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oregon City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Oregon City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City | 37,755 | $97,829 | $555,800 | $1,708 |
| West Linn | 26,935 | $146,507 | $770,200 | $2,116 |
| Gladstone | 11,977 | $91,250 | $480,700 | $1,740 |
| Jennings Lodge | 7,971 | $71,054 | $462,100 | $1,669 |
| Johnson City | 499 | $48,167 | $87,800 | — |
| Oatfield | 13,294 | $103,224 | $569,000 | $1,786 |
| Stafford | 1,600 | $163,155 | $1,020,100 | — |
| Oak Grove | 16,796 | $86,226 | $515,700 | $1,744 |
| Beavercreek | 4,894 | $135,032 | $664,300 | $1,407 |
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What is the median household income in Oregon City, OR?
The median household income in Oregon City is $97,829, 18% 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 Oregon City?
The median home value in Oregon City is $555,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Oregon City?
The median gross rent in Oregon City is $1,708 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Oregon City, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Oregon City?
The median age in Oregon City is 37.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Oregon City?
The average commute to work in Oregon City is 27 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oregon City?
The unemployment rate in Oregon City is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oregon City?
33.4% of adults in Oregon City 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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