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Canby, Oregon

Introduction to Canby, Oregon

Canby, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 16 miles S of Beaverton, Oregon and 18 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 12,790.

Canby History

Canby was named after Major Gen. Edward R.S. Canby. Rails were laid in 1870. Canby was incorporated in February of 1893. Ferry service was established by the local businessmen in 1914.

Canby and nearby Attractions

  • Bald Peak State Park
  • Molalla River State Park
  • Harlow House Museum
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  • Willamette Mission State Park
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site

Things To Do In Canby

The city of Canby provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. The area has numerous parks, including Champoeg State Park, Willamette Mission State Park, Maud Williamson State Park and Milo McIver State Park. The Portland Children's Museum, the Oregon History Center, the American Advertising Museum and the Rail Depot Museum are all popular local tourist spots.

Canby Transportation

Portland International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Canby Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Clackamas Community College, Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College.

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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