Data and Research

2017 City of Milwaukie Office Market Analysis

Johnson Economics was retained by the City of Milwaukie to evaluate the market potential for new office space development in Milwaukie. The study evaluates the potential for different office products and identifies the subareas within the city that are best positioned to attract these types of development. The main objective of the study is to provide inputs to the City’s planning process considering viable development programs and locations.

The main components of this study are:

• Evaluation of economic trends pertaining to local office space demand;

• Analysis of regional and local office market trends;

• Survey of the competitive environment, including a survey of existing and anticipated future supply;

• Market depth analysis;

• Submarket/district evaluation; with identification of viable development forms and achievable pricing

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Baseline Information - US Census QuickFacts

Strategic Location:

• Located at the junction of highways 99E and 224
• Close proximity to Interstate I-205
• 9 miles from Portland International Airport
• 15 minutes from downtown Portland

Tax Incentives: Property tax abatements are available through the Enterprise Zones

Lower Cost of Doing Business:

• No sales or inventory tax
• No City of Milwaukie income or payroll tax
• No county business income tax

Educated Workforce:

• 300,000+ labor force within 7-mile radius
• 10 colleges and universities nearby
• Over 25% of the population holds at least a college degree

Business Development Partners: A network of local trade organizations as well as state, regional, and county resources aimed at assisting your business.

Business-Friendly Local Government: Whether you are relocating, expanding, or starting your business, let the Economic Development staff at the City lend you a hand.

Economic Development Department Contact Info:
Phone: 503-786-7600
Email: EconDev@milwaukieoregon.gov