Oregon City, Oregon
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 15% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 5% for comfortable days
- bottom 1% for property crime
Oregon City is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, comfortable days, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websiteorcity.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.1 in1.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$90k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 8% of US places
Home Value$474k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 15% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 51% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.09%better than 17% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.8 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.6 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days171 daysbetter than 7% of US places
Summer Humidity54°Fbetter than 85% of US places
Comfortable Days126 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk66.4better than 49% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 81% of US places
School Quality90.7better than 82% of US places
Violent Crime1571/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime5911/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population37,41896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.131st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1845th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+632nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 46% of US places
Walkability11.7/20better than 91% of US places
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.6%better than 74% of US places
Amenities Nearby75.10better than 48% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oregon City an affordable place to live?
- Oregon City is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Oregon City?
- The median home value in Oregon City is $474k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Oregon City?
- Median household income in Oregon City is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Oregon City?
- Median gross rent in Oregon City is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Oregon City safe?
- Oregon City is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1571/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 5911/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oregon City?
- Oregon City averages 70°F in July and 42°F in January, with 44.8 in of annual precipitation and about 171 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oregon City?
- Public-school quality in Oregon City is above average, scoring better than 82% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Oregon City?
- The average one-way commute in Oregon City is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)