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Living in Oregon City

There were 1,627 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 14 schools in 2026. For Oregon City, owner occupation was 65.3%, and the vacancy rate was 4.83% in July 2026. In July 2026, the population of Oregon City, in the United States, was 37,755.

Last checked 2026-09-1935 sources

Population38,175people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,712EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,501EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.41%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,556offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 2% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.75µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Oregon City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,708 per month, while the median home value was US$555,800 in July 2026. 52.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Oregon City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,708/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,707 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,601 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,501 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes299 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Oregon City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–57%
Family47%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–56%
Retirement42%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 31–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,200 of 38,175 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$97,829 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oregon City is 4.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income97,829 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet3.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet3.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,712 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,484 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.41 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oregon City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,484 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,791of €3,474 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,474
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,601
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,791
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Oregon City Salary needed to live in Oregon City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oregon City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oregon City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher94.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio42 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,627 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,785 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oregon City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOregon City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oregon City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Oregon City1,556
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,556 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents283.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes102 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.48 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work3.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport57 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportPDX3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oregon City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oregon City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Oregon City is 4.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.75 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202435Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.06 · Feb 11.39 · Mar 14.44 · Apr 17.5 · May 21.61 · Jun 24.56 · Jul 28.83 · Aug 28.94 · Sep 25.5 · Oct 18.28 · Nov 11.89 · Dec 8.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.61 · Feb 3.06 · Mar 4.33 · Apr 6.28 · May 9.11 · Jun 11.61 · Jul 13.89 · Aug 14.17 · Sep 11.61 · Oct 8.06 · Nov 4.72 · Dec 2.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.83 · Feb 7.22 · Mar 9.39 · Apr 11.89 · May 15.39 · Jun 18.11 · Jul 21.39 · Aug 21.56 · Sep 18.56 · Oct 13.17 · Nov 8.33 · Dec 5.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 166.1 · Feb 113.3 · Mar 121.4 · Apr 97.54 · May 64.52 · Jun 45.47 · Jul 12.7 · Aug 14.22 · Sep 41.66 · Oct 107.4 · Nov 170.9 · Dec 182.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.21 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation968.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Salem ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±2.1 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±2.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.0 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±3.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,200 is not 2.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.22 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents2,200 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,466 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population38,175 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics38,468 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value555,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes65.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate66.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad5.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage77.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher33.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over19,074 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home15.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans88.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Oregon City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lake Oswego as an Oregon City alternative in the same region

8 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €5,547 Lake Oswego vs €3,712 Oregon City+49%
  • Foreign residents: 4.6% Lake Oswego vs 2.2% Oregon City+106%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,166 Lake Oswego vs 1,556 Oregon City−25%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Lake Oswego vs 4.4% Oregon City−23%
  • Nearest airport: 20.0 km Lake Oswego vs 26.0 km Oregon City−23%
  • Residents: 39,722 Lake Oswego vs 38,175 Oregon City+4%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,484 Lake Oswego vs €4,484 Oregon Citysame level

Plainfield as an Oregon City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2785 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.2% Oregon City+176%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,556 Oregon City−52%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,712 Oregon City+30%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 4.7 µg/m³ Oregon City+64%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 26.0 km Oregon City−65%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.4% Oregon City−15%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €4,484 Oregon City−10%

Cities near Oregon City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Jennings Lodge 3.9 km away
Rent
1,542 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,738 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Oatfield 6.1 km away
Rent
1,650 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,001 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Oak Grove 7.1 km away
Rent
1,611 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,807 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Oregon City?

The median gross salary is 4,484 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oregon City?

The unemployment rate is 4.41 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Oregon City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.75 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Oregon City?

Police recorded 1,556 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Oregon City?

The published population is 38,175 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oregon City?

2,200 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Oregon City a good place to live?

Oregon City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Oregon City?

Gladstone, West Linn, Jennings Lodge, Oatfield, Oak Grove are near Oregon City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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