Like other cities across Oregon and the country, Oregon City new construction has dramatically dropped off in the past few years. Below are new construction figures for 1996-2009. Please use these for reference only and contact the City for more information.

• 1996: 347 buildings, average cost: $113,300
• 1997: 232 buildings, average cost: $161,500
• 1998: 287 buildings, average cost: $165,600
• 1999: 465 buildings, average cost: $150,600
• 2000: 334 buildings, average cost: $162,300
• 2001: 311 buildings, average cost: $190,700
• 2002: 250 buildings, average cost: $197,000
• 2003: 259 buildings, average cost: $228,800
• 2004: 208 buildings, average cost: $238,900
• 2005: 214 buildings, average cost: $249,500
• 2006: 267 buildings, average cost: $200,300
• 2007: 237 buildings, average cost: $229,600
• 2008: 95 buildings, average cost: $195,100
• 2009: 106 buildings; average cost: $193,665