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Portland, Oregon

city · Multnomah County (primary) , Clackamas County, Washington County

At a glance

641,165
Population
$581,500
Median home value (all homes)
92% above U.S. median
$534,270
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,655/mo
Median rent
23% above U.S. median
$90,919
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
71.49%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing109% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities19% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost21% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates53.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Prosper Portland
Prosper Portland is the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland, serving the city and its residents by growing family-wage jobs, advancing opportunities for prosperity, collaborating with partners for an equitable city, and creating vibrant neighborhoods and communities.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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