Portland
- City in Oregon
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Portland
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Oregon
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 1,293 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A
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Median Home Value
$462,800
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,406
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Portland Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Portland
- grade A+
International School of Beaverton - High School
- Rating 3.65 out of 5 155 reviews
- grade A
Lincoln High School
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 316 reviews
- grade A
Riverdale High School
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 44 reviews
- grade A
Sato Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Riverdale Grade School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 17 reviews
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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
- Assault491.5national 282.7
- Murder12.5national 6.1
- Rape49.1national 40.7
- Robbery167.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary666.8national 500.1
- Theft3,554.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft960.9national 284
Residents
Working in Portland
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,476
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Portland Reviews
Rating 4.09 out of 5 1,293 reviews
I've been living in Portland for 3 years and have loved it! Compared to Nevada, there is more diversity, modes of transportation, and community. Finding a job in Portland has always been easy, I hear back from employers quickly. I personally love the diversity when it comes to food. I love the nature as well and frequent Powell Butte! One thing I would say is that there aren't enough sidewalks or streetlights in the neighborhoods which I am not used to. It makes it feel slightly less safe especially if you're walking at night! So definitely stick to the side of the road and wear reflectors.
Portland is the most colorful, kind and diverse city. It has incredible outdoor access for a city. Hour and half to the Mountains to ski or the ocean to surf. Forest Park is projected by non-profit groups that has lush green dense forest. The city did take a major hit with COVID and protests. It slowly getting cleaned up downtown and people are starting to get help off the streets. For my first city, Ive meant incredible people and its pushed me to make a better version of myself.
Also - the restaurants. Gah, so gooooood! Incredible food and cocktail scene.
Also - the restaurants. Gah, so gooooood! Incredible food and cocktail scene.
Portland has its good's and bad's. The nightlife is amazing for those who like hole in the wall clubs, bars, and hype places but it is very unsafe to be around Portland. The homeless population is high, and though we are trying to combat that, the crime is worse by the day. Never be alone in Portland, and never leave your car parked alone in Portland. Concerts are usually easy to get too, and aren't too sketchy to walk to and from. However, if you are hoping to start a family and have your children walk to school or even attend the public schools in Portland. PASS! It isn't a safe city, affordable, or family friendly.
Plus, it is super liberal. Nothing against liberals, but people are rioting over every single law that is passed. Diversity in Portland is strong, though that SHOULD be a good thing? People don't like it, judge it, and riot.
Plus, it is super liberal. Nothing against liberals, but people are rioting over every single law that is passed. Diversity in Portland is strong, though that SHOULD be a good thing? People don't like it, judge it, and riot.