Portland, OR

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Portland, OR

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Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. Its industry strengths encompass athletic & outdoor, technology, manufacturing, and green city services and technologies. Its remarkable transportation options include the nationally ranked PDX airport, light rail and bike/walk alternatives. The region’s airports, marine properties and business parks are integral to the area’s economy. The city attracts both businesses and young, well-educated talent drawn by Portland’s green spaces, eco-friendliness, microbreweries and coffeehouses, cultural amenities, year-round recreational access and opportunities for growth. Learn more here.

Population

Total Population

661,572

Population
Growth Rate

0.37%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

62.500

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing & Income

Households

286,445

Total Housing Units

310,052


Owner Occupied

141,776

Renter Occupied

144,669

Vacant

23,607

Median Home Value

$623,963


Average Home Value

$669,691

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.33%

Income Projection

Median Household

$88,154 $105,748


Average Household

$129,744 $152,780


Per Capita

$56,337 $66,367

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Workforce

Total Businesses

37,428

Total Employed

551,854

Workers 16+

360,671

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

4,149

Employed

121,104

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

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Businesses

4,264

Employed

57,078

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

4,107

Employed

45,347

2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

4,563

Employed

45,300

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

3,529

Employed

41,917

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

801

Employed

38,220

Some
High School

15,386

Graduated
High School

60,517

Associates
Degree

35,288

Bachelor's
Degree

164,053

Graduate
Degree

110,340

Average Commute Time

25 min.



Resident Commuters

296,126

Non-Resident Commuters

52,601

Drive Alone

187,358

Carpooled

25,739

Public

30,495

Work At Home

79,505

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27