What are the schools like in Canby, OR?

Canby is served primarily by Canby SD 86. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What is the median household income in Canby?

The median household income in Canby, OR is $91,823 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Canby, OR?

Canby has an average high temperature of 47.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

Canby, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Canby, OR affordable or expensive?

Canby's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canby is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $450,700 and the median rent is $1,327 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Canby, OR?

Canby has a violent crime rate of 212.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 901.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canby, OR a Good Place to Live?

Canby is a small city of 18,127 in Oregon, with a median household income of $91,823 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Canby stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Canby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Canby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.6

Canby's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canby costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Canby, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$450,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,327	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,823	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Canby's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.8 /100k

Property Crime

901.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Canby is served primarily by Canby SD 86. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Canby, OR	National Avg
School District	Canby SD 86	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canby sees average highs of 47.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canby, OR
Average High — January	47.2°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Canby, OR	National Avg
Population	18,127	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Barlow, OR 2 mi Aurora, OR 4 mi Wilsonville, OR 5 mi Oregon City, OR 7 mi Mulino, OR 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Canby

Canby, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97013

Canby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canby, OR affordable or expensive?

Canby's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Canby roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $450,700 and median rent is $1,327/month.

What is the crime rate in Canby, OR?

Canby's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 901.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canby?

Public schools in Canby are operated by Canby SD 86. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Canby, OR a good place to live?

Canby, OR has a population of 18,127, a median household income of $91,823, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Canby?

Canby averages 47.2°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canby?

Canby, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97013.

What is the population of Canby?

The population of Canby, Oregon is 18,127 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canby?

Key numbers for living in Canby: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $450,700, median household income $91,823, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.