City profile
Milwaukie, OR
Multnomah County · Population 21,392
Milwaukie is a town in Multnomah County, OR with about 21,392 residents and a typical home value near $505,000. It is 6 miles from Portland, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
68°F
Sunny days / yr
145
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$505,100
Typical monthly housing
$3,106
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
124
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Landslide, Volcanic activity
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 79% Democratic / 17% Republican
Community
Population
21,392
Black population
1.9%
County
Multnomah County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 21,392 residents
- Typical home value about $505,000
- 6 miles from Portland, OR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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