At a Glance
Median Income
$88,792
$55,312 per capita
Home Value
$557,600
Zillow: $527,359
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
732/100K
5,609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
11.5% smoking rate
How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portland residents earn a median household income of $88,792 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,312. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $557,600 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,359. Median rent is $1,596/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 732 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,609/100K. The murder rate is 10.9/100K.
Education
53.5% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population642,715
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density4,815/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,792
Per Capita$55,312
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$557,600
Rent$1,596
Ownership52.8%
Zillow$527,359
Housing Units301,084
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent732/100K
Property5,609/100K
Murder10.9/100K
Assault489/100K
Burglary746/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations284
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Portland was built in 1964.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.