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Oregon City, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 12 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is considered part of the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Oregon City has a population of 25,754.
In Oregon City, about 53% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Oregon City is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Oregon City had a median family income of $51,597. Oregon City is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Oregon City ($14,125). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 60% of housing units in Oregon City are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Oregon City, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Oregon City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Oregon City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Oregon City colleges • Oregon City travel • Oregon City apartments and mortgage.
 | Oregon City Colleges Oregon City colleges and trade schools. |
 | Oregon City Hotels & Travel Oregon City hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Oregon City Mortgage Oregon City property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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