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Multnomah County
  • County in Oregon
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Multnomah County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade D+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A+
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade B
    8. Cost of Living
      grade D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A+
    11. Commute
      grade A

    Multnomah County is located in Oregon with a population of 810,011. Multnomah County is one of the best places to live in Oregon. In Multnomah County, most residents own their homes. In Multnomah County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Multnomah County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Multnomah County are above average.

    About

    Population
    810,011

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $437,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,394
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Multnomah County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      270
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      4.3
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      67.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      148.4
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      677.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,527
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,122.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Multnomah County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,290
    National
    $69,021

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