The Town FilesCanby, Oregon
City in Clackamas County · population 18,171 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $528,500
- Household income
- $100,989
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 43.0
Canby is a city of 18,171 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $528,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more of a college town than 90% of Oregon towns, more vibrant than 84% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 83% of Oregon towns.
How Canby ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Canby is worth $528,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $100,989, which is more affordable than 49% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,542 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Canby | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $528,500 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,542 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $100,989 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Canby
| People | Canby | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Canby
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 36.4°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canby since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Clackamas County since 1996
Clackamas County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5454: Milo Mciver Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Clackamas County
Clackamas County had 174,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,863 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Canby itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Canby
6 public schools with 3,409 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | 9-12 | 1,395 | 22.1 |
| Baker Prairie Middle School | 7-8 | 562 | 19.4 |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | K-6 | 444 | 13.5 |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | K-6 | 401 | 16.7 |
| Philander Lee Elementary School | K-6 | 309 | 14.7 |
| William Knight Elementary School | K-6 | 298 | 14.2 |
Towns near Canby
- Wilsonville, OR5.1 mi · 26,664 people · home $615,300
- Oregon City, OR7.0 mi · 37,572 people · home $555,800
- West Linn, OR7.4 mi · 27,373 people · home $770,200
- Hubbard, OR8.2 mi · 3,426 people · home $436,800
- Tualatin, OR8.8 mi · 27,942 people · home $628,200
- Beavercreek, OR8.8 mi · 4,727 people · home $664,300
- Molalla, OR9.5 mi · 10,228 people · home $447,100
- Gladstone, OR9.5 mi · 12,017 people · home $480,700
Canby questions
Is Canby, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Canby scores better for retirees than 38% of Oregon towns and quieter than 21%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Canby?
The median owner-occupied home in Canby is valued at $528,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,989, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,542 a month.
What is the weather like in Canby?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Canby get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Canby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 9, 2000. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)