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Oregon City, Oregon

city · Clackamas County

At a glance

37,755
Population
$555,800
Median home value (all homes)
83% above U.S. median
$605,330
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,708/mo
Median rent
27% above U.S. median
$97,829
Median household income
25% above U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
32.43%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 128 — 28% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing101% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities4% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost33% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates33.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oregon City Economic Development
Economic development is described as a strategic and collaborative process that creates an environment that supports new investment, broadens the tax base and creates primary jobs, thereby improving the quality of life for people in Oregon City.
city Oregon City Economic Development
The Oregon City Economic Development Department aims to create an environment that supports new investment, broadens the tax base and creates primary jobs to improve quality of life for residents.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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