Clackamas

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Clackamas, OR Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,520

Population

72,704

Renter Mix

34% Rent

A picture-perfect community with beautiful mountain views.

Nature Outdoor Adventures Mountains River Community

With its emerald green landscape and breathtaking mountain views, Clackamas provides a scenic alternative to living in Portland, which sits less than 10 miles to the northwest. Clackamas is located along the Clackamas River and borders Mt. Talbert Nature Park, a great place to go hiking. Other nearby parks include Riverside County Park, 3 Creeks Natural Area, North Clackamas Park, and Clackamas River Scenic Waterway. The stunning Mt. Hood -- and the vast Mt. Hood National Forest is only about 30 miles east of Clackamas, providing outdoor adventures like backpacking, camping, skiing, hiking, and exploring historic sites. While you may be considering renting an apartment in Clackamas as a great location for commuting (it is, after all, bordered by I-295), this large community is truly live-work-play, home to Camp Withycombe, Sunrise Business Park, and the Fred Meyer Distribution Center. You'll find plenty of shops and restaurants in Clackamas, including the Clackamas Promenade and Clackamas Town Center Mall.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$98,235

Average: $119,787

Education

21,763

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

37,159

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Clackamas has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clackamas, OR is $1,175 for a studio, $1,495 for one bedroom, $1,688 for two bedrooms, and $2,067 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clackamas has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,495/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$3,034/month
1,888 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Oregon Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

463 Students

Clackamas Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

513 Students

Sunnyside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

427 Students

Sisters Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Clackamas Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

513 Students

Rock Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

902 Students

Sisters Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Clackamas High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,224 Students

Clackamas Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

513 Students

Sisters Web Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Sisters Early College Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.