What are the schools like in Milwaukie, OR?

Milwaukie is served primarily by North Clackamas SD 12. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

What is the median household income in Milwaukie?

The median household income in Milwaukie, OR is $78,676 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Milwaukie, OR?

Milwaukie has an average high temperature of 46.9°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Milwaukie, OR affordable or expensive?

Milwaukie's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milwaukie is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $443,500 and the median rent is $1,441 per month.

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

Milwaukie has a violent crime rate of 193.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1526.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milwaukie, OR a Good Place to Live?

Milwaukie is a small city of 21,195 in Oregon, with a median household income of $78,676 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Milwaukie stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milwaukie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milwaukie 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

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

Metric	Milwaukie, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$443,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,441	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,676	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Milwaukie's violent crime rate is 193.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.1 /100k

Property Crime

1526.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milwaukie is served primarily by North Clackamas SD 12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milwaukie, OR	National Avg
School District	North Clackamas SD 12	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milwaukie sees average highs of 46.9°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milwaukie, OR
Average High — January	46.9°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	44.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Milwaukie, OR	National Avg
Population	21,195	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dunthorpe, OR 2 mi Oak Grove, OR 2 mi Oatfield, OR 3 mi Johnson City, OR 3 mi Jennings Lodge, OR 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Milwaukie

Milwaukie, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97222

Milwaukie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milwaukie, OR affordable or expensive?

Milwaukie's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milwaukie roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $443,500 and median rent is $1,441/month.

What is the crime rate in Milwaukie, OR?

Milwaukie's violent crime rate is 193.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1526.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milwaukie?

Public schools in Milwaukie are operated by North Clackamas SD 12. The district has 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 38.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milwaukie, OR a good place to live?

Milwaukie, OR has a population of 21,195, a median household income of $78,676, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Milwaukie?

Milwaukie averages 46.9°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milwaukie?

Milwaukie, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97222.

What is the population of Milwaukie?

The population of Milwaukie, Oregon is 21,195 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milwaukie?

Key numbers for living in Milwaukie: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $443,500, median household income $78,676, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milwaukie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.