Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Milwaukie

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Milwaukie is $1,598 per month, the median household income is $86,892 annually, and renters make up 39% of occupied households. For income-qualified renters, the 4 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Milwaukie offer an important alternative to market-rate pricing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Milwaukie Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 193 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population characteristics.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Milwaukie mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Milwaukie

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Milwaukie has a Walk Score of 13 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 33. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents are likely to need a car for most errands.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 19 schools across 2 districts serve Milwaukie, including 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Milwaukie, OR

The median household income in Milwaukie is $86,892 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The citywide median rent is $1,598 per month, also from the Census ACS 5-Year estimate.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose household income falls well below the area median. Milwaukie has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a total of 181 units -- a limited supply relative to overall rental demand.

• Median household income: $86,892/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent (all units): $1,598/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 39% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units in the city: 181 across 4 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 4 assisted properties in Milwaukie have been mapped for flood zone data. None are classified as high-risk flood zone properties, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.