Milwaukie, OR

 

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

21,852

Population
Growth Rate

0.35%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

47.500

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

9,671

Total Housing Units

10,205


Owner Occupied

5,634

Renter Occupied

4,037

Vacant

534

Median Home Value

$537,678


Average Home Value

$636,021

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.41%

Income Projection

Median Household

$90,610 $109,084


Average Household

$123,534 $144,447


Per Capita

$54,862 $64,875

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,081

Total Employed

15,409

Workers 16+

11,728

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

54

Employed

4,702

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

147

Employed

2,334

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

122

Employed

1,736

2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

131

Employed

926

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

26

Employed

909

2026 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

99

Employed

833

Some
High School

367

Graduated
High School

2,571

Associates
Degree

1,749

Bachelor's
Degree

5,012

Graduate
Degree

2,362

Average Commute Time

26 min.



Resident Commuters

6,622

Non-Resident Commuters

4,719

Drive Alone

6,950

Carpooled

807

Public

292

Work At Home

2,944

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09