Area Guide No. 11
Clackamas County · 97015 · About 10 miles southeast of downtown Portland
Clackamas sits at the junction of I-205, OR-212, OR-213, and OR-224 in Clackamas County, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Portland. Buyers and renters choose it for the Clackamas Town Center and its restaurant row, the North Clackamas School District, Clackamas Community College, and some of the best freeway access in the metro, with the Clackamas River and the Cascade foothills close by.
Clackamas · Clackamas County · 97015 · Oregon
Clackamas, Oregon · Clackamas County · 97015
The latest verified news about the major employers and companies that anchor this area, with sources cited. Each item links to the reporting outlet that published it.
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A mass fish die-off in Johnson Creek was linked to a chemical release from Precision Castparts Corp.'s Southeast Portland facility, according to state and local reports.
Fox 12 Oregon reported on November 2, 2026 that the incident is the latest environmental issue at the company, which also operates major facilities in Clackamas County. Oregon DEQ had earlier identified PCC's Clackamas and Milwaukie plants as a Tier 1 priority site under new PFAS rules adopted in 2025.
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Berkshire Hathaway-owned Precision Castparts Corp. reported its third straight year of revenue and earnings growth for 2024.
The Portland Business Journal covered the results in February 2025 as the aerospace supplier, a major Clackamas County employer, rebounded along with the aviation supply chain. The company's export-control settlement with the U.S. State Department over 24 alleged violations was reached in October 2024.
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Kaiser Permanente's new all-electric hospital tower at Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas will be Oregon's first fully electric and sustainable hospital.
The seven-story, roughly 615,000-square-foot tower is slated to open in 2029 with the current hospital remaining in service until then. KOIN and OregonLive have covered the project as the centerpiece of Kaiser's Sunnyside campus redevelopment.
Source: KOIN / OregonLive, 2025-2026
Monthly Market Snapshot
Clackamas, around the 97015 ZIP, saw the median jump about $49,000 month over month in September while days on market lengthened from the previous month. Figures are the latest published by the public sources cited below and were retrieved on November 3, 2026.
Median Sale Price
$578,000
Up about $49,000 from August 2026
Redfin, ZIP 97015 market trends, September 2026.
Average Days on Market
19 days
Up 8 days from August 2026
Redfin, ZIP 97015 market trends, September 2026.
Homes for Sale
305
Up 45.2% year over year
RealtyTrac, ZIP 97015, September 2026.
New Listings
2,487
Up 1.9% from August 2026
Portland Metro, RMLS Market Action, September 2026. City-level new-listing counts are not published by the cited independent public sources.
Total Market Time
68 days
Up from 57 days in August 2026
Average days from listing to accepted offer, Portland Metro, RMLS Market Action, September 2026.
Pending Sales
1,760
Down 12.6% from August 2026
Portland Metro, RMLS Market Action, September 2026.
September's median stepped up sharply month over month, so recent closed sales matter more than ever when you are comparing listings. With inventory up strongly year over year, buyers still have a wider range of homes to choose from than they did last fall.
The higher median is a tailwind, but longer market time means pricing discipline still rules. A home priced against the most recent closings, presented well from the first weekend, is the one that captures the September-level pricing power.
Sources & data date
Fair Housing note: These figures describe the area as a whole and vary by neighborhood, home type, and price range. Penner Group Properties is committed to the Fair Housing Act and to equal opportunity in housing, and we do not steer buyers toward or away from any community.
Family-friendly neighborhoods sit minutes from the retail core
01 · Area Highlights
Clackamas is the commercial and retail heart of Clackamas County. Its anchor is the Clackamas Town Center, a regional mall that opened in 1981 and now spans about 1.4 million square feet with roughly 170 stores and a 20-screen theater. It sits at the rare convergence of I-205, OR-212, OR-213, and OR-224, making it one of the most connected corners of the metro, with the MAX Green Line light rail linking the mall to downtown Portland.
Beyond retail, the area is home to Clackamas Community College, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, and a deep base of healthcare, dining, and light-industrial jobs, all a short drive from the Clackamas River and the Cascade foothills. It is a practical, well-connected place where daily errands, commuting, and weekend recreation all sit close together.
01b · Navigable Map
Pan, zoom, and drag around this live map to get your bearings before you even call us: pin the Clackamas Town Center, Clackamas Community College, the I-205 corridor, the schools, and the neighborhoods this guide covers.
Clackamas, Oregon · Clackamas County · 97015
02 · Community Detail
Clackamas is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Portland. Its population was about 7,000 at the 2010 census, while the broader Clackamas area is home to roughly 23,000 residents. It is served by the North Clackamas School District, one of the region's largest, and is home to Clackamas Community College.
The neighborhoods run the gamut. Sunnyside and Creekside are family-oriented areas with green space and newer homes. Oatfield, near Milwaukie, offers mid-century and custom homes on larger lots. Howard Estates rounds out the mix. Camp Withycombe, an Oregon Army National Guard installation, sits nearby, and the MAX Green Line serves Clackamas Town Center, connecting the area to downtown Portland.
Most of Clackamas sits in the North Clackamas School District (12J), with a network of highly regarded elementary, middle, and high schools. Boundaries vary by exact address, so we always verify the feeder school for a specific property before you commit.
The Clackamas Town Center anchors the community's retail core
Healthcare and light industry anchor Clackamas's local economy
03 · Major Employers
Clackamas is a genuine employment center, not just a bedroom community, with healthcare, retail, and manufacturing anchors that keep thousands of jobs close to home. Here are the anchors:
The area's largest hospital and healthcare employer, part of the Kaiser Permanente network, anchoring a broad healthcare cluster just off Sunnyside Road. It is one of the biggest single employers in the Clackamas area and a major draw for medical professionals.
The regional mall that anchors the community, with roughly 170 stores, a 20-screen theater, and one of Oregon's largest collections of restaurants, plus the thousands of retail and service jobs that come with it.
A Berkshire Hathaway aerospace manufacturer with a plant at 13309 SE 84th Ave in Clackamas, part of the county's deep metals and machinery manufacturing base.
One of the region's largest school districts, serving about 16,800 students and employing a sizable local workforce of teachers, staff, and administrators.
The county is one of the area's largest employers, with offices, services, and public works spread across the community and the county.
A manufacturer of wheel-end and structural components for the commercial vehicle industry, part of the light-industrial base that keeps manufacturing jobs close to home.
Clackamas is a hub of retail, healthcare, and light industry, and the region's biggest employers are a short drive away: Intel in Washington County, Nike in Beaverton, and the distribution and technology campuses of the surrounding metro.
04 · Restaurant Guide
Clackamas has one of Oregon's largest concentrations of restaurants, clustered around the Clackamas Town Center and along SE Sunnyside Road. Some of our picks, by cuisine:
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar
VisitA full-service steakhouse known for generous portions and a long bar, a dependable pick for celebrations and game days.
9085 SE Sunnyside Rd
Stanford's Restaurant & Bar
VisitA well-liked American grill and bar with a broad menu and a comfortable room, popular for after-work dinners.
8416 SE Sunnyside Rd
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews
VisitThe burger chain's Clackamas location, a family-friendly stop for gourmet burgers and brews.
12560 SE 93rd Ave
Fajitas Mexican Restaurant
VisitA long-running local favorite for fajitas and Mexican classics on SE 82nd Dr.
14931 SE 82nd Dr
Casa Del Sol Mexican Restaurant & Bar
A neighborhood spot for Mexican plates and margaritas, a friendly local room.
15229 SE 82nd Dr
Akira Sushi
VisitA well-reviewed sushi house on SE 82nd Dr, a dependable pick for rolls, sashimi, and Japanese favorites.
16150 SE 82nd Dr
Worth planning around: the Clackamas Town Center's restaurant row and the MAX Green Line make it easy to grab dinner and head into downtown Portland, and Oregon City's dining scene and the Willamette Valley wineries are just minutes away.
From steakhouses to sushi, Clackamas's restaurant row has it all
The Clackamas River at Riverside Park, minutes from the retail core
05 · Activities
Clackamas pairs a big retail and dining core with easy access to parks, the Clackamas River, and the Cascade foothills. Here is how locals spend their weekends:
The regional mall at the heart of Clackamas, with roughly 170 stores, a 20-screen theater, and one of Oregon's largest collections of restaurants. The MAX Green Line stops right at the mall, making it a transit hub as well as a shopping one.
A park along the Clackamas River with open space, trails, and river access, a quick escape from the retail bustle.
A family-friendly indoor pool complex with slides, a lazy river, and swim lessons, run by North Clackamas Parks & Recreation.
A large community park in nearby Happy Valley with sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails.
A North Clackamas Parks & Recreation park with sports fields and play areas, close to the Clackamas Community College campus.
A neighborhood park in Clackamas with open lawns and play space, one of several local parks run by North Clackamas Parks & Recreation.
We know this area block by block, from the Clackamas Town Center to the family-friendly neighborhoods off Sunnyside Road. Tell us what you are looking for and we will show you the Clackamas that fits, from the school feeder to the commute.
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