Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Oregon City
Oregon City, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,483
Population
35,438
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Known as the "End of the Oregon Trail," Oregon City is a terrific destination
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Oregon City earned its place in history as the first U.S. city incorporated west of the Rocky Mountains, and life here still carries that same sense of arrival and possibility. Perched along the Willamette River just 13 miles south of Portland, this Clackamas County seat blends a tree-covered hillside setting with a walkable, frontier-spirited downtown. Clackamette Park sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers, offering boat launches, cove trails, and open green space. Willamette Falls, one of the widest waterfalls in the world, anchors the natural landscape and gives the city an identity no neighboring town can claim. Clackamas Community College keeps the area lively with academic energy, while the Museum of the Oregon Territory connects residents to the region’s deep roots.
The rental scene here leans toward spacious apartment communities and townhome-style layouts, with options that often include views of the river or surrounding hills. Studios up through larger multi-bedroom floor plans give renters plenty of choices at a range from affordable to upscale. With easy freeway access to Portland’s job centers and neighborhoods like Sellwood and Milwaukie just a short drive away, Oregon City delivers genuine Pacific Northwest living without sacrificing convenience.
Explore the City
The powerful and beautiful Willamette Falls are close by.
Aerial view over the intersection of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers.
Residents enjoy boating on the Willamette River.
Cast your line in the Tualatin River at Fields Bridge Park.
The Willamette River offers beautiful views.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,922
Average: $106,565
Education
8,531
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,724
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oregon City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oregon City, OR is $1,245 for a studio, $1,484 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,348 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oregon City has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,484/month
669 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oregon City, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-12
368 Students
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
615 Students
Public
Grades K-5
528 Students
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Public
Grades K-8
198 Students
Public
Grades K-12
368 Students
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Public
Grades K-8
198 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
Clackamas Academy Of Industrial Sciences
Public
Grades 6-12
371 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
671 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,931 Students
Public
Grades K-12
368 Students
Clackamas Academy Of Industrial Sciences
Public
Grades 6-12
371 Students
Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
109 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McLoughlin House
- John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center
- Haggart Observatory
- Mary S. Young State Recreation Area
- Luscher 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 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.