Portland, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
642,715 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$557,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$883 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,445 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Multnomah County
5
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Multnomah County
8
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 41
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 0 47
Apr 3 0 51
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 6 0 46
Dec 6 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 75%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, OR State Senate District 22, OR State House District 43, OR
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Schools

Irvington Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Benson Polytechnic High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Carrington College-Portland
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
Concorde Career College-Portland
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
101 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
115 miles, S • 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
133 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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