The Town FilesMilwaukie, Oregon
City in Clackamas County · population 21,119 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $505,100
- Household income
- $86,892
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.3
Milwaukie is a city of 21,119 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $505,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Oregon towns, hipper than 97% of Oregon towns, better transit than 95% of Oregon towns.
How Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie is worth $505,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $86,892, which is more affordable than 34% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,598 a month. 60.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milwaukie | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $505,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,598 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $86,892 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 60.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milwaukie
| People | Milwaukie | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 25.1% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Milwaukie
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milwaukie since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 9, 2000 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 14, 2006.
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 Milwaukie itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Milwaukie
18 public schools with 7,860 students, about 20.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam High School | 9-12 | 1,063 | 25.3 |
| Milwaukie High School | 9-12 | 962 | 20.0 |
| Alder Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 831 | 18.9 |
| Rowe Middle School | 6-8 | 712 | 18.7 |
| Whitcomb Elementary School | K-5 | 434 | 17.4 |
| Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School | K-5 | 430 | 18.7 |
| Ardenwald Elementary School | K-5 | 402 | 18.3 |
| Candy Lane Elementary School | K-5 | 383 | 23.9 |
| Bilquist Elementary School | K-5 | 380 | 17.3 |
| View Acres Elementary School | K-5 | 372 | 20.7 |
| Riverside Elementary School | K-5 | 337 | 18.7 |
| Milwaukie Academy of the Arts (charter) | 9-12 | 323 | — |
Towns near Milwaukie
- Oak Grove, OR2.3 mi · 17,290 people · home $515,700
- Oatfield, OR2.6 mi · 13,977 people · home $569,000
- Jennings Lodge, OR3.6 mi · 7,503 people · home $462,100
- Gladstone, OR4.3 mi · 12,017 people · home $480,700
- Lake Oswego, OR4.4 mi · 40,731 people · home $932,200
- West Linn, OR5.5 mi · 27,373 people · home $770,200
- Happy Valley, OR5.5 mi · 23,733 people · home $725,300
- Portland, OR6.5 mi · 652,503 people · home $581,500
Milwaukie questions
Is Milwaukie, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milwaukie scores better for retirees than 38% of Oregon towns and quieter than 10%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Milwaukie?
The median owner-occupied home in Milwaukie is valued at $505,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,892, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,598 a month.
What is the weather like in Milwaukie?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Milwaukie get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milwaukie 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)