Milwaukie, known as the City of Dogwoods, is a quaint, small town along the picturesque banks of the Willamette River.
Milwaukie, OR is located in Clackamas County in the northern section of the Willamette Valley. Recreational amenities in Milwaukie and its vicinity include, but are not limited to, the North Clackamas Aquatic Park, the Springwater Trail, and a Willamette River boat ramp. Clackamas County contains many amenities a short drive away including Mt. Hood and Timberline Ski areas, Molalla River State Park, and much more.
The principal industries in Clackamas County include paper, lumber, agriculture, and manufacturing that includes fabricated metal products and industrial machine and equipment. Clackamas County contains 651 manufacturing companies.
Recreational excitement includes whitewater kayaking on the Clackamas River, or fishing, hiking or mountain biking in one of the more than 100 parks in Clackamas County. Access to the Willamette River waterfront is available via the Jefferson Street boat ramp and Elk Rock Island. Swimming and other water fun is offered in the state-of-the-art North Clackamas Aquatics Park, which has a wave pool, lap and diving pools, kiddie pool and spa.
Gas up under the wings of Victory! Bomber Gas has been a landmark in the Portland area since 1947, when it arrived and became the region's most unusual filling station. It stopped operating as a gas station in 1991, and has since been associated with the adjacent restaurant, where visitors could grab a bite and a souvenir Bomber placemat.
A serious restoration effort on the B-17G, aka "Lady Lacey" (after Art Lacey's British wife), has been underway at times.
The Milwaukie area is also the home of the Bomber, an authentic World War II B17G bomber. Located on McLoughlin Boulevard, it serves as a local landmark and a reminder of the courageous men and women who served so valiantly during WWII.
Being in Milwaukie gives you easy access to many exciting areas of Oregon. Being close to Portland, only minutes away, lets visitors enjoy all of the excitement of the big city. Portland offers shopping, sights, nightlife, arts and outings. Mt. Hood, just an hour away, has year-round snow skiing. The Pacific Ocean and all the Oregon coast has to offer is only two hours away, and the spectacular beauty and recreational opportunities of the Columbia Gorge is only a half hour away.
Housing Cost
Real estate options here consist of single-family detached homes, condominiums, townhouses as well as land lots for custom building.
The real estate market of Milwaukie is diverse. Many of the town's neighborhoods such as Riverdale, Riverwood and Elk Rock are located right along the riverfront. Single-family detached homes in these neighborhoods start in the mid-$200,000s and range up to $900,000 and more for large estate properties on spacious wooded lots. Many homes feature scenic water views and/or river frontage and a few of them boast substantial acreage. Older model homes are priced from just over $150,000 to $300,000. Condominiums and townhouses can be found in neighborhoods such as Northridge, Riverfront and Redwood Lake. These properties range in price from the low $100,000s to the high $200,000s. Land is also available for custom-built properties.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $201,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 20,988. Milwaukie covers 4.81 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 300 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 97222
Weather
Milwaukie, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 79.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 36.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Milwaukie is 43.16 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 6.75 Inches.
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Milwaukie and its vicinity include, but are not limited to, the North Clackamas Aquatic Park, the Springwater Trail, and a Willamette River boat ramp. Clackamas County contains many amenities a short drive away including Mt. Hood and Timberline Ski areas, Molalla River State Park, and much more.