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Portland

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Oregon
  • 733 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A
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About Portland...
Population
620,589

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$319,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,025
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Portland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      276
      283
    • Murder
      2
      6
    • Rape
      43
      41
    • Robbery
      154
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      633
      500
    • Theft
      3,753
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      767
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $58,423
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

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    Portland Reviews

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    I have lived in numerous cities throughout my adult life and I can confidently say that Portland has felt the most like “home” to me. There are so many aspects I am grateful for; the abundance of hiking opportunities within the city limits, the numerous parks, the overall dog friendliness of the city, the walkability of the city along with easy bike access, the mixture of having big city amenities yet quaint and quiet neighborhoods....I could go on and on of the positives Portland has to offer. Did I mention the food?! I love the rule Oregon has that any establishment selling alcohol must offer a full menu...some of the most delicious meals I have had in Portland have come from dive bars!

    The only negative That truly stands out is that the highways in Portland and surrounding areas were not built for the population influx that the city has experienced.
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    Portland, Oregon is such a unique city! I have lived near Portland for twenty years and of all of the places that I have traveled around the United States, Portland has some of the best food that I've ever had! Aside from the overall great food selection and quality, Portland has a fabulous public transportation system. There are tons of bus lines and the MAX Light Rail, or Metropolitan Area Express, which is a light rail system consisting of five separate lines that travels to 97 stations! The public transportation system is a great attribute for students and the community in general!
    Portland has been the only home I've ever known. It's where I've established myself as a person, as a student, and as a leader. Portland has many amazing qualities as a city and its beauty never fails to captivate me. However, Portland is a city massively affected by the epidemic that is Gentrification. Portland is a very sought after city with more and more people moving in and displacing minorities from historically African American neighborhoods. This is somehow I'd like to see change. Low income housing is something I feel very strongly about and would love to see more of!