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Milwaukie, OR

milwaukie, or street fair


Milwaukie is a quick-growing city situated between Portland and Clackamas. It is conveniently located near rail and transit, and I-205 and I-5 are easily accessible (20 mins to Portland), making it ideal for labor and shipping logistics. The city boasts a historic downtown and cultural center, riverfront amenities and a public trail system, and is also home to major national companies and employers, including Bob’s Red Mill, Dark Horse Comics, Oregon Tool, Sock it To Me and Precision Castparts. Milwaukie is excited to attract more businesses to the city and prides itself on collaborating, supporting and embracing businesses and individuals who work, play and live local. Learn more here.

Population

Total Population

21,758

Population
Growth Rate

0.63%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

47.000

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

9,578

Total Housing Units

10,199


Owner Occupied

5,634

Renter Occupied

3,944

Vacant

621

Median Home Value

$531,057


Average Home Value

$634,363

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.62%

Income Projection

Median Household

$89,385 $103,372


Average Household

$116,619 $130,955


Per Capita

$51,373 $58,462

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,092

Total Employed

16,941

Workers 16+

11,797

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

53

Employed

5,137

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

141

Employed

2,535

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

125

Employed

1,570

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

141

Employed

1,011

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

25

Employed

922

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

864

Some
High School

400

Graduated
High School

2,657

Associates
Degree

1,727

Bachelor's
Degree

5,108

Graduate
Degree

2,257

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

6,296

Non-Resident Commuters

5,095

Drive Alone

7,625

Carpooled

856

Public

408

Work At Home

2,407

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25