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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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Population
620,589

Real Estate

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

Portland Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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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

    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 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!
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    As a resident of Portland, Oregon for almost four years, it's safe to say I think the city lives up to the hype. Portland has the reputation for being a liberal safe haven, complete with gourmet coffee, gluten-free cafes, and natural beauty. While all of these things are certainly true, it's so much more than that. I can step outside of my door any day of the week and expect to find something new and fun. Whether it's a small antique bookstore, a new park, or just a spectacular plate of food, there's always something new to experience!
    Portland is a beautiful city. It is green, of course because it rains for a large portion of the year. People are friendly and there are a lot of opportunities here for entrepreneurship. The location is great too! We are a two hour drive from the beaches and also a two hour drive from the mountains. The outdoor life here is amazing. Our city has several trails you can hike on, I love to hike so this is perfect for me. Portland has several nice restaurants with excellent food. We also have food carts throughout the city. It is truly a wonderful place to live.