Clackamas Town Center
A two-level retail hub with hundreds of stores, plus the regional transit center right next door.
Clackamas County, Oregon
Clackamas
A convenient hub of retail, trails, and tree-lined suburbs just off I-205.
Clackamas sits along Oregon Highways 212 and 224 just east of I-205, anchored by Clackamas Town Center and crossed by the Springwater Corridor. This guide covers what it is like to live here: big retail conveniences, easy freeway access, and affordable, family-oriented neighborhoods.
Clackamas is less a single town and more a broad, convenient region of Clackamas County, spreading from the Sunnyside area toward Milwaukie and Happy Valley. Its centerpiece is Clackamas Town Center, the large retail and transit hub that opened in 1981 and reshaped the whole east side.
Residents get quick access to I-205 and Highways 212 and 224, which means straight shots to downtown Portland, the airport, and Mount Hood. The Springwater Corridor trail runs through the area, connecting it to a 21-mile network of walking and cycling paths.
Home styles here range from established 1940s through 1980s neighborhoods closer to Portland to newer subdivisions on the edges. It is a practical, well-served choice for buyers who want convenient retail, transit, and easy freeway access without the inner-city commute.
Anchor Clackamas Town Center, opened 1981
Location Along Hwys 212 and 224, just east of I-205
Trails Springwater Corridor runs through the area
Neighbors Milwaukie, Sunnyside, Happy Valley
Why buyers love it
Life in Clackamas
- Everyday conveniences: a major mall, grocery, dining, and a transit center close by.
- Easy freeway access to Portland, the airport, and the mountain corridors.
- A wide range of prices, from older starter homes to newer subdivisions.
- Quiet suburban streets with mature trees and room to stretch.
Standouts
What makes Clackamas special
Springwater Corridor
One of the Portland area's favorite multi-use trails, running right through the Clackamas area.
Highway access
Hwys 212 and 224 plus I-205 put downtown, PDX, and Mount Hood within easy reach.
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