Canby
Canby is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, located approximately 25 miles south of Portland in the Willamette Valley.
Overview#
Canby is a growing city in Clackamas County with a rich agricultural heritage. The city faces housing challenges common to the Portland metropolitan area, including affordability and supply constraints.
Housing Statistics#
Canby has a population of approximately 18,127 residents with a median household income of $100,268.1 The city is located in Clackamas County, one of the three counties in the Portland metropolitan area.
Key housing data for Canby:
- Population: ~18,1271
- Median household income: $100,2681
- Location: Clackamas County, approximately 25 miles south of Portland
Additional housing statistics are being compiled as part of the city’s Housing Production Strategy implementation.
Zoning and Land Use#
Canby updated its development code to comply with HB 2001 (2019), which requires cities in the Metro region to allow middle housing types in residential zones.
Buildable Land#
Information about Canby’s buildable land inventory and residential capacity is detailed in the city’s Housing Production Strategy2 and Housing Needs Analysis.3 These documents address land supply constraints and future development capacity needed to meet projected housing needs.
Recent Housing Developments#
Housing Production Strategy: On February 4, 2026, Canby’s Housing Production Strategy was approved by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD).2
Key Housing Challenges#
As documented in Canby’s Housing Needs Assessment,3 the city faces several housing challenges common to the Portland metropolitan area:
- Housing affordability: Despite a relatively high median household income of $100,268, housing costs remain a significant burden for many residents, particularly those in lower income brackets
- Limited buildable land: Constraints on available residential land within the urban growth boundary limit development capacity and housing supply
- Workforce housing gap: The gap between local wages and housing costs makes it difficult for workers to live in the community where they work
- Infill development pressures: With limited vacant land, the city must focus on intensifying existing neighborhoods through middle housing and infill development
- Diverse housing needs: The need to provide housing options across the income spectrum, from affordable housing to market-rate units, while maintaining community character
The Housing Production Strategy2 outlines approaches to address these challenges and meet projected housing needs through 2040.
Local Housing Policies#
The city has developed and received approval for a Housing Production Strategy to address housing needs and comply with state requirements.2