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Portland
  • City in Oregon
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Portland

#18 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    Portland is a city in Oregon with a population of 647,176. Portland is in Multnomah County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Portland offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Portland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Portland and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Portland are above average.
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    Population
    647,176
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $462,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,406
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      491.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      167.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      666.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,554.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      960.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    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
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Portland

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,476
    National
    $69,021
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