RANK #788 / 996 · POP 420,925 · OR
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.5%
Oregon City, the county seat of Clackamas County, holds the distinction of being the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, established in 1844. Located in north-central Oregon, Clackamas County is part of the Portland metropolitan area, with downtown Portland approximately 15 miles north of the community of Clackamas. The county offers a mix of urban, suburban, and rural environments, characterized by natural beauty including Mount Hood, the Mount Hood National Forest, and several rivers like the Willamette and Clackamas. Residents and visitors engage in outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking, and exploring numerous parks and trails, including the Springwater Corridor Trail and Mount Talbert Nature Park.
Life in Clackamas County balances suburban living with access to nature. The area is home to families, with various public and private school options available, including the North Clackamas School District and Clackamas Middle College. Commute options to Portland include Interstate 205 and the MAX Green Line, along with local TriMet bus routes and free county shuttles. The economy is diverse, with employment opportunities in healthcare, education, and retail. Recent economic developments show growth in private educational and health services, and leisure and hospitality sectors, contributing to a stable community.
Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Prices declining
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 9.4x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
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Clackamas County 5-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program
Clackamas County
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$220M | Planned |
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Clackamas Heights Master Plan Redevelopment
Clackamas County Housing Authority
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$100M | Under Construction |
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Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various (e.g., SSD Clackamas 4, LLC, Sandy River Solar, Day Hill Solar, Kaiser Creek Solar, SSD Clackamas 7, LLC)
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$50M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Clackamas County has a Boom Town Index score of 21/100, ranking #788 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.6% and a median household income of $95,740, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Clackamas County is $532,200 with median rent at $1,605/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.1799, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.6%. Home values changed -0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.3% of Clackamas County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.