City safety & data profile

MilwaukieOR

Milwaukie, OR is a 21K-resident city in Clackamas County with a median household income of $86,892.

Clackamas County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Milwaukie, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Milwaukie has a population larger than 46% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $505,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

21K
Population
Top 54%
By size
$86,892
Median income
$505,100
Median home
7.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Milwaukie

Milwaukie posts a median household income higher than 57% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Milwaukie area.

Top 43%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Milwaukie

Where Milwaukie income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$86,892 Top 43% higher than 57% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Milwaukie, OR beyond the headline numbers

Milwaukie sits inside Clackamas County, Oregon, at roughly 45.45°N, -122.64°W. Population 20,830, $86,892 median household income. Median home value $505,100, median rent $1,598. Poverty rate 7.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Milwaukie's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.8%, then short sleep duration at 33.6%. 1 hospital in/around Milwaukie, 3/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Milwaukie from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
20,830
Milwaukie
Median Income
$86,892
+28% vs avg
Median Home Value
$505,100
+122% vs avg
Median Age
41.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clackamas County) - Milwaukie's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
424K+11%
Median Income
$103,517+61%
Median Home Value
$611,000+103%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-21%
Unemployment
4.4%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Milwaukie, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,598/mo
Poverty Rate
7.9% -44% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.5%
Work From Home 25.1%
Public Transit 2.5%

Population

White 80.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.8%
Short Sleep Duration
33.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.4%
Physical Inactivity
19%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Current Asthma
12.1%
Current Smoking
11%
Diabetes
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.2%
Annual Checkup 72.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
PROVIDENCE MILWAUKIE HOSPITAL
MILWAUKIE · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Milwaukie, OR? ▼
Milwaukie, OR has a population of 20,830 people, located in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Milwaukie? ▼
The median household income in Milwaukie, OR is $86,892 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.9%.
What is the median home value in Milwaukie? ▼
The median home value in Milwaukie, OR is $505,100. Median rent is $1,598/month.
What are the top health concerns in Milwaukie? ▼
The top health indicators in Milwaukie include Obesity (34.8%), Short Sleep Duration (33.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Milwaukie? ▼
Milwaukie has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Milwaukie? ▼
The median age in Milwaukie, OR is 41.3 years. 41.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Milwaukie, OR is located in Clackamas County, Oregon. With a population of 21K and a $86,892 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Milwaukie area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Milwaukie's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Milwaukie area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Milwaukie against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Clackamas County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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