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Canby, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 16 miles S of Beaverton, Oregon (center to center) and 18 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Canby has a population of 12,790.
In Canby, about 61% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Canby, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Canby had a median family income of $49,690. Canby is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Canby isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Canby residents, with $7,650. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Canby, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Canby has higher property taxes than most places in Oregon, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Canby, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Canby; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.
Canby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Canby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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