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Ranks better than 87% of areas Follow

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Oregon City Area Facts

Oregon City has a Livability Score of 87_/100, which is considered exceptional
Oregon City crime rates are 43% lower than the Oregon average
Cost of living in Oregon City is 16% higher than the Oregon average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Oregon City Reviews

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Wonderful Historic Town to Raise a Family in. 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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Compare Oregon City, OR Livability

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

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Oregon City? The cost of living in Oregon City is 129/100 - which is 16% higher than Oregon.

29% more expensive than average

11% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B Crime

What is the crime rate in Oregon City? Oregon City crime rates are 1,556, which are 43% lower than Oregon

1,556 per 100k people

27% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

27% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Oregon City? The median income in Oregon City is $120,265 which is 51% higher than Oregon.

Median household income

$120,26548% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$52,81118% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

35% lower than 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

A+ Housing

What are Oregon City home prices? Oregon City home prices are $677,461 - which is 53% higher than Oregon

Median home value

$677,461107% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,00839% higher than the US average

4% higher than the US average

C Schools

Does Oregon City have good schools? The Oregon City graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Oregon

High school grad. rates

5% higher than the US average

School test scores

2% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

50% higher than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Oregon City a good place to live? Oregon City has an overall rating of 93% from 13 reviews.

Overall user rating

13 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

12 total surveys