Canby (2020 Census population ~18,200) sits in northern Clackamas County between the Willamette River to the north and the Molalla River to the south and west. Platted in 1870 and incorporated in 1893, it grew as a railroad and farming town and is now known for its nurseries, dahlia and flower farms, and an active historic downtown along OR-99E. Housing mixes older in-town neighborhoods with newer subdivisions, and the city hosts the annual Territorial Days celebration.
Photography of CanbyPhoto: Multiple credited photographers · See source links
Home prices in Canby
The median listing price in Canby is $669,900.
Top places in Canby
Wait Park — downtown park with gazebo (shown in the Commons photo below).
Canby Depot Museum — railroad history in the historic depot.
Canby Ferry — cable ferry across the Willamette River to Wilsonville (shown: Canby Pond at Canby Community Park below).
Swan Island Dahlias and area flower/nursery farms (seasonal).
Annual Territorial Days festival.
Commuting from Canby
Approximate drive to downtown Portland: ~35–40 minutes via OR-99E to I-5 (approximate; longer at peak).
No MAX or WES rail service. Canby Area Transit (CAT) buses connect to the Oregon City Transit Center and to the Wilsonville WES station.
Schools in Canby
Public schools: Canby School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Canby FAQs
What is the housing market like in Canby, OR? The median listing price in Canby is $669,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Canby, OR? Approximate drive to downtown Portland: ~35–40 minutes via OR-99E to I-5 (approximate; longer at peak).
Which school district serves Canby, OR? Canby is served by Canby School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
