Molalla (2020 Census population ~10,000) is a former timber town in southern Clackamas County, about 15 miles south of Oregon City along OR-213. It keeps a small-town, rodeo-country identity — home of the annual Molalla Buckeroo — with a historic Main Street, the 1856 Dibble House museum, and access to the Molalla River corridor. Housing is among the more affordable options in Clackamas County.
Photography of MolallaPhoto: Multiple credited photographers · See source links
Home prices in Molalla
The median listing price in Molalla is $559,900.
Top places in Molalla
Historic Main Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
Dibble House (1856) — pioneer home and museum on the National Register (shown below).
Feyrer Park and Fox Park — Molalla River parks with sports fields and river access.
Annual Molalla Buckeroo rodeo (July 4th weekend).
Commuting from Molalla
Approximate drive to downtown Portland: ~50 minutes via OR-213 to I-205 (approximate; longer at peak).
No rail service. Limited bus service via the South Clackamas Transportation District; most commuters drive.
Schools in Molalla
Public schools: Molalla River 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.
Molalla FAQs
What is the housing market like in Molalla, OR? The median listing price in Molalla is $559,900. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Molalla, OR? Approximate drive to downtown Portland: ~50 minutes via OR-213 to I-205 (approximate; longer at peak).
Which school district serves Molalla, OR? Molalla is served by Molalla River School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
