Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Clackamas, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,464
Population
72,704
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A picture-perfect community with beautiful mountain views.
Nature
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Outdoor Adventures
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Mountains
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.
Explore the City
Sunnyside Damascus neighborhood offers many large craftsman style homes.
Clackamas Towne Center offer great opportunities for shopping and entertainment.
Sunnyside Damascus neighborhood offers many scenic views,
Wide sidewalks and well kept lawns in Sunnyside Neighborhood
Cafe Yumm! is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant serving Asian-inspired rice bowls in Sunnyside.
Gloria'z Pub & Grill offers American favorites with TVs, karaoke nights & a patio in Sunnyside.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,235
Average: $119,787
Education
21,763
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
37,159
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clackamas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Clackamas, OR is $1,175 for a studio, $1,464 for one bedroom, $1,739 for two bedrooms, and $2,146 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clackamas has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,464/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$2,771/month
1,679 Sq Ft
Learn More About Clackamas
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clackamas, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
Public
Grades K-12
529 Students
Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
529 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
889 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
Public
Grades K-12
529 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Scouters Mountain Nature Park
- Mount Talbert Nature Park
- Powell Butte Nature Park
- Leach Botanical Garden
- Zenger Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International
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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 June 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.