Signals
Orchards
Oregon City
Climate
78 · Top 22%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
65 · Top 43%
vs48 · Bottom 40%
Housing affordability
74 · Bottom 40%
vs67 · Bottom 29%
Access
90 · Bottom 44%
vs90 · Bottom 42%
Economic stability
67 · Top 35%
vs70 · Top 30%
Measured values
| Metric | Orchards | Oregon City | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,438 | 37,755 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $100,146 | $97,829 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $44,625 | $44,356 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,499/sq mi | 3,756/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $461,700 | $555,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,784 | $1,708 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 65.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 33.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 10.5% | 6.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 82°F | 83°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 36°F | 36°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 36.9" | 39.5" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 8 mi | 17 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 28.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Orchards
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Oregon City
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, heat wave.
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