Portland, Oregon

Population 603,650

Portland is located in Multnomah County, OR. The population is 603,650, making Portland the largest city in Multnomah County and the largest city in the state of Oregon.

There are 146 public schools in Portland with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Portland is high , and there are 339 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Portland is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Portland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Portland include Maywood Park, West Haven Sylvan and Raleigh Hills.

Portland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 8.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 42.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.6%

Crime Rate

56.76% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 971
  • Violent Crimes: 545
  • Robbery: 148
  • Burglary: 634
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

58.53% Lower than national avg.
  • 339 offenders in Portland
  • 5.62 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

26,090 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 71
  • Registered Polluters: 142
  • Superfunds: 153
  • Tanks & Spills: 25,724

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Oregon unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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146 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 146 K-12 public schools in Portland, OR and 95 private schools. Homefacts rates Portland's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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339 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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5,016 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Portland, OR issued 5,016 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5,016 permits, 792 were issued for single family homes and 4,224 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portland, OR issued 3,755 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 3,755 permits, 763 were issued for single family homes and 2,992 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Environmental Hazards

26090 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Portland, OR has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Portland, OR is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.68 Average
    Portland, OR is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.86°
  • February 43.5°
  • March 46.47°
  • April 50.98°
  • May 57.74°
  • June 62.8°
  • July 69.55°
  • August 69.52°
  • September 65.3°
  • October 54.67°
  • November 46.73°
  • December 39.76°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portland, OR

Earthquakes
Portland, OR has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Portland, OR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Portland, OR has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Portland, OR has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Portland, OR: $62,127

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portland is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 28.84%
White Collar - 71.16%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Kate Brown
  • Sen. Jeff Merkley
  • Sen. Ron Wyden

City Representatives

  • Suzanne Bonamici
  • Earl Blumenauer
  • Kurt Schrader

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

147 FCC Towers view all