Oregon City

Oregon City, Oregon Overview

With a composite score of 59.7/100 and a B+ grade, Oregon City ranks #7 of 20 cities in Oregon. Its strongest showing is in Safety (80/100), while Education (44/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Oregon City

Oregon City’s median household income of $94,648 is 22% above the Oregon median of $77,630, and its 3.7% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 5.4%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.6% recently.

Safety in Oregon City

Oregon City reports 242.5 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 292 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1627.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Oregon City

The median home value is $531,400. Median monthly rent is $1,606. Renters spend 20.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Oregon City

The adult obesity rate in Oregon City is 35.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.7%. Residents report an average of 18.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Oregon ranks #19 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Oregon City

Oregon City has a high school graduation rate of 89.8%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $12,930. The city has 12 public schools serving 6,743 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Oregon City

Oregon City enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.8°F. Summers average 72°F. Winters average 43.1°F. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches.

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