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Thinking About The Portland, OR Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Portland. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

76/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA+

WeatherA+

Population

1,204,313

Median Home

$553K

Median Income

$110K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,204,313, Portland is a major OR city. Median household income is $110K with homes valued around $553K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Portland, OR. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$553K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

57%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 62 ZIP codes in Portland, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

97229

Area Stats

Pop: 74,755

Home Value: $690K

97206

Area Stats

Pop: 51,062

Home Value: $458K

97223

Area Stats

Pop: 50,027

Home Value: $529K

97219

Area Stats

Pop: 44,074

Home Value: $623K

97202

Area Stats

Portland Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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West Linn Area

Home: $701K10 mi away

Oregon City Area

Home: $499K13 mi away

Salem Area

Home: $328K41 mi away

Eugene Area

Home: $454K102 mi away

Livability Grades

How Portland stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 62 most populated zip codes for Portland and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.