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Milwaukie, Oregon

Introduction to Milwaukie, Oregon

Milwaukie, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 5 miles S of Portland, Oregon. There are 20,490 residents in the city.

Milwaukie History

It is believed that the city was named after Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1848. In 1850, the Milwaukie post office was established. The city was incorporated in 1903.

Milwaukie and nearby Attractions

  • Barn Museum
  • Portland Children's Museum
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
  • Champoeg State Park
  • Milo McIver State Park
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site

Things To Do In Milwaukie

The city of Milwaukie is home to a number of recreation parks, including the Rooster Rock State Park, the Molalla River State Park, the Tryon Creek State Natural Area and the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site. The Harlow House Museum, Portland Art Museum, the American Advertising Museum and the Rail Depot Museum all offer insight into the area’s history. Opportunities for fishing and boating are available at Crystal Lake and Kellogg Lake.

Milwaukie Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Portland International Airport.

Milwaukie Higher Education

Portland State University, Lewis and Clark College and Clackamas Community College are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMilwaukie Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Milwaukie Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Milwaukie Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Milwaukie Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Milwaukie People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Milwaukie Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Milwaukie, OR

Comparing Milwaukie 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
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population64
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size33

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime34

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