Living in Oregon City
Oregon City is a large place in Oregon, United States, home to 35,831 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 13%, #1,223 of 9,474), single pensioners (top 19%, #1,745 of 9,474), business owners (top 20%, #2,399 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Oregon City
- The Willamette runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Portland, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 43 min and sets around 1:30; in late June it sets around 6:02.
How Oregon City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Oregon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,476 of 11,898 | #30 of 122 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,360 of 9,771 | #39 of 124 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,359 of 8,006 | #28 of 90 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,161 of 6,237 | #26 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #2,880 of 9,474 | #37 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,745 of 9,474 | #30 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,546 of 10,762 | #41 of 133 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #2,346 of 4,537 | #28 of 55 | Map |
| Young professional | 56 | #2,419 of 4,444 | #28 of 55 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #1,878 of 3,053 | #23 of 41 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,475 of 7,271 | #41 of 97 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #2,847 of 6,227 | #37 of 76 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #2,251 of 3,933 | #22 of 48 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #869 of 2,119 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #3,644 of 8,006 | #30 of 90 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 32 | #8,547 of 12,111 | #59 of 149 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #2,239 of 4,114 | #24 of 52 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,935 of 7,271 | #29 of 97 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #1,223 of 9,474 | #23 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,242 of 18,063 | #203 of 224 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,997 of 16,523 | #206 of 211 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #17,180 of 18,063 | #215 of 224 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,363 of 16,523 | #38 of 211 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #2,847 of 21,167 | #29 of 255 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #6,431 of 12,111 | #51 of 149 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,399 of 12,111 | #34 of 149 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,257 of 4,750 | #19 of 56 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West Linn 1 km
- Gladstone (Oregon) 3 km
- Jennings Lodge 4 km
- Clackamas 6 km
- Oatfield 6 km
- Oak Grove (Oregon) 7 km
- Lake Oswego 9 km
- Milwaukie 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.