Portland

Portland, Oregon Overview

Portland scores 52.7/100 overall (C+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Oregon — below the state composite of 58.1. Transportation is the city’s relative strength at 80/100, while Safety lags at 17/100.

Income & Employment in Portland

The median household income in Portland is $86,057, 11% above the statewide median of $77,630. The local unemployment rate of 4.1% is lower than the state’s 5.4%. Population grew 0.2% recently.

Safety in Portland

With a violent crime rate of 732.4 per 100,000, Portland exceeds the Oregon average of 292. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 5944.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Portland

Portland has a cost of living index of 106.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $557,600. Median monthly rent is $1,596. Renters spend 22.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Portland

The adult obesity rate in Portland is 28.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.9%. Residents report an average of 18.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Oregon ranks #19 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Portland

Portland has a high school graduation rate of 84.5%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. Local districts invest $19,007 per student, well above the national median. The city has 148 public schools serving 74,645 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Portland

Portland enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 59.1°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. 22% of workers in Portland work from home, well above the national average. 8.5% of commuters use public transit.

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