Johnson City is a tiny incorporated city (2020 Census population ~540) in Clackamas County, surrounded by Gladstone and unincorporated areas just east of I-205. It began as a mobile-home community and remains a small, quiet residential enclave with its own city hall, water tower, and minimal commercial footprint — one of Oregon's smallest cities.
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Home prices in Johnson City
The median listing price in Johnson City is $499,999.
Top places in Johnson City
Johnson City City Hall (shown below).
The Johnson City water tower (shown below).
Johnson Mobile Estates marker (shown below).
Nearby: Gladstone's Meldrum Bar Park on the Willamette River.
Commuting from Johnson City
Approximate drive to downtown Portland: ~20 minutes via I-205/OR-99E (approximate; longer at peak).
No rail service; TriMet bus service via nearby Gladstone corridors.
Schools in Johnson City
Public schools: North Clackamas 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.
Johnson City FAQs
What is the housing market like in Johnson City, OR? The median listing price in Johnson City is $499,999. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Johnson City, OR? Approximate drive to downtown Portland: ~20 minutes via I-205/OR-99E (approximate; longer at peak).
Which school district serves Johnson City, OR? Johnson City is served by North Clackamas School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
