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Canby, OR


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Canby, Oregon

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.

The People and Families of Canby

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Canby Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

High Points

Canby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Canby Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Canby Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Canby Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Canby Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Canby People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Canby Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Canby, OR

Comparing Canby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men58
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women47
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime34

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