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Oregon City Area Facts

  • Oregon City has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Oregon City crime rates are 37% lower than the Oregon average
  • Cost of living in Oregon City is 19% higher than the Oregon average
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Wonderful Historic Town to Raise a Family in. User Rating 5 rating By cupcakefrostitute ( Dec 27, 2012) Oregon City is the southern baby sister of West Linn and Lake Oswego, located North West across the Willamette river from her. This historically rich community brands its self as "The end of the Oregon Trail" In the thirty foot tall Wagon Train Museum just outside a bustling main ...Read More street, guests can learn more for themselves. If you ask any of the locals what you should see before you leave, they will point you towards "the only vertical sidewalk west of the Mississippi River" Otherwise known as a stand alone elevator unattached to a building, and thus, a vertical sidewalk. This out look allows a 270 degree view of the lower, river front old town (which has been renovated to look antique and makes for a beautiful architectural stroll, feel free to explore the old court house). Other Attractions Include: The John McLaughlin House Museum (along with a collection of other museums up town), Spring and Summer farmers markets, an active artistic collective which performs in the towns parks regularly during the summer months, and more waiting for those individuals curious of mind and heart. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oregon City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Barclay Hills Park
      Stafford Park
      Singer Creek Park
      Dement Park
      Rivercrest Park
      Hillendale Park
      Waterboard Park
      Richard Bloom Tots' Park

      Entertainment

      Rose Farm Museum & Holmes House
      Regal Hilltop 9
      Pioneer Memorial Stadium
      Ermatinger House
      Stevens-Crawford Heritage House
      Museum of the Oregon Territory
      McLoughlin House
      Barclay House

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Honey Baked Ham
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Papa Murphy's
      Taco Time
      McDonald's
      Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oregon City? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Oregon City.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oregon City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Sav-on
      Walgreens
      Bi-Mart
      Rite Aid
      Safeway
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy

      Doctors

      ProActive
      Recovery Chiropractic