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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

664,411

Population
Growth Rate

0.30%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

62.700

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

286,688

Total Housing Units

311,150


Owner Occupied

142,559

Renter Occupied

144,129

Vacant

24,462

Median Home Value

$633,785


Average Home Value

$689,009

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.50%

Income Projection

Median Household

$93,530 $109,802


Average Household

$131,324 $148,855


Per Capita

$56,805 $64,276

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

35,554

Total Employed

494,905

Workers 16+

357,779

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

3,918

Employed

115,965

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

4,228

Employed

52,653

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3,978

Employed

41,009

2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

4,463

Employed

38,731

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

3,407

Employed

38,576

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

792

Employed

34,330

Some
High School

16,566

Graduated
High School

55,142

Associates
Degree

37,808

Bachelor's
Degree

175,767

Graduate
Degree

107,945

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

296,357

Non-Resident Commuters

51,201

Drive Alone

180,365

Carpooled

25,078

Public

26,149

Work At Home

90,576

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25