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Portland
  • City in Oregon

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Portland is a city in Oregon with a population of 647,176. Portland is in Multnomah County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Portland offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Portland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Portland and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Portland are above average.

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About Portland...
Population
647,176

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$462,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,406
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    491.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    12.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    49.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    167.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    666.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,554.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    960.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    19%
  • 35-44 years
    18%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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