Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
21%
Milwaukie
Milwaukie, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,493
Population
20,935
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Live in the city known for Bing cherries and dogwood trees
Bicycling
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Family-Friendly
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Eclectic
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Arts
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Commuter
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Historic
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Settled in 1847 and named for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukie combines art, history, and nature with a fun and funky attitude. This terrific city sits on the southeast side of Portland and it offers a friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of community. The first settlers to arrive to the Milwaukie area, brothers by the name of Luelling, were orchardists who later developed the Bing cherry. In addition to this sweet claim to fame, Milwaukie is known as the Dogwood City of the West. For those who want to explore the town’s fascinating past, the Milwaukie Museum highlights the town’s history and is a historic building in its own right, a farmhouse built in 1865.
Living in Milwaukie, you’ll enjoy a variety of shops, wine bars and tap rooms, and outdoor adventures. The city is very walkable and bicycle-friendly, and several parks dot the Willamette River along the city’s west side. Visit Elk Rock Island to do some fishing or Spring Park Natural Area to enjoy the walking trails and playground. Milwaukie does promise you a rose garden – just visit the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden to surround yourself in its 400-plus rose bushes.
Located about six miles from downtown Portland, commuters can easily reach the city. For those who prefer mass transit, the TriMet’s light rail service connects Milwaukie with Portland. If you want to bike to the station you’ll find 36 rack spaces and 12 lockers.
Explore the City
Things from Another World, a long-standing comic book store, is located on Main Street
The scenic view of the river from Milwaukie Bay Park
The Trolley Trail follows the historic streetcar route that existed from 1893 to 1968
Golfers appreciate the beautiful Waverley Country Club
TriMet’s Light Rail orange line quickly takes Milwaukie residents to Portland
Step back in time at the Main Street Collectors Mall and Soda Fountain
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,312
Average: $96,486
Education
6,732
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,742
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milwaukie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Milwaukie, OR is $1,350 for a studio, $1,492 for one bedroom, $1,685 for two bedrooms, and $2,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milwaukie has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,492/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$2,485/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milwaukie, OR is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Public
Grades K-5
148 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
308 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,106 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
904 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
90 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tideman Johnson Natural Area
- Johnson Creek Park
- North Clackamas Park
- Elk Rock Island
- Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close
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 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.