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Clackamas County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in Oregon
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Oregon
  • 25 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Clackamas County is located in Oregon with a population of 399,962. Living in Clackamas County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Clackamas County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Clackamas County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Clackamas County are highly rated.
    Population
    399,962

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $341,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,145
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Clackamas County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      54.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      237.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,126.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      186.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Clackamas County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,408
    National
    $55,322
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      Clackamas County Reviews

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      Clackamas is a very peaceful area that’s always filled with new people and things to see. It is also very close to Portland, and allows many people to spend the afternoon exploring small businesses and trying out different restaurants. It is a very safe area for families and young children and there are many paths and creeks for to bike or run along. There are also many parks close by and many opportunities to try new things or meet new people. There are many 5k runs nearby and many clubs and teams for different sports.
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      Clackamas is a wonderful city to live in. It has excellent shopping, great schools, and safe neighborhoods. Also, within Clackamas the recreational options very from hiking, rafting, biking, and many others. It is a twenty minute drive to downtown Portland and a twenty minute drive into the mountains. Really the best of both worlds! All of its positive attributes make it such a desirable place to live that traffic is getting pretty congested but that is really the only day to day downside of living in such a charming location.
      Good school district; offers a variety of education opportunities from public, private, and charter schools. Close to Portland; easy commuting; takes about 20 min to downtown. Provides good employment opportunities. Within minutes of the outdoors for hiking, skiing, camping. Examples include Mt Hood, Timothy Lake, and many state/county parks.