Portland

Welcome to Portland

Urban and lively, this sustainable, bike-friendly city is well known for its microbreweries and coffeehouses.

Oregon’s largest city, Portland, is situated on the Columbia and Willamette rivers and is well-known for its thriving art, theater, and music culture. Located in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood, this urban and lively locale is well known for its parks, bridges, and bicycle paths, as well as its eco-friendliness, microbreweries, and coffeehouses.

At the iconic Washington Park, you’ll find a formal Japanese Garden and the Oregon Zoo, and there are hundreds of respected restaurants and food carts located throughout this city.

There’s a vast urban forest, the world’s largest independent bookstore, and a bridge reserved exclusively for bicyclists. Portland has a little bit of everything for residents and visitors alike.

What to Love

Home to the world’s largest independent bookstore
A bridge reserved exclusively for bicyclists, perfect for an afternoon ride
Well-known for its thriving art, theater, and music culture

Local Lifestyle

Portland’s demographics are mixed, and residents range in age from millennial to retiree.

Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping

Lloyd Center, housing more than 150 stores, this retail destination also features a 10-screen movie theater and an indoor ice rink.

Pioneer Place, an upscale urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Pioneer Place consists of four blocks of retail, dining, parking, and an office tower. The mall itself is spread out between four buildings and interconnected by skywalks and underground sections.

Restaurants abound in Portland. Local favorites include Portland City Grill, serving New American dishes with an Asian touch, and Jake’s Famous Crawfish, a landmark spot for seafood with fish flown in daily, served in clubby digs with a busy happy hour.

Things to Do

Pittock Mansion, built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from a pioneer town to a modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one of its most influential families, the Pittocks. Saved from demolition by dedicated citizens in 1964, the mansion and surrounding estate were purchased by the City of Portland and opened to the public as a historic house museum.

Tom McCall Waterfront Park, this 36-acre park is located in downtown Portland along the Willamette River. Opened to the public in 1978, the park contains the Battleship Oregon Memorial.

Forest Park, at 5,200 acres, Forest Park provides critical refuge for hundreds of native wildlife and plant species and acts as an essential air and water filter. With more than 80 miles of trails, it also provides invaluable access to nature, exercise, and educational opportunities for the region.

Blues Festival, launched in 1987 as the Rose City Blues Festival, a concert to support Portland’s local homeless population, this event, since renamed the Waterfront Blues Festival, has grown steadily over the past three decades and is now recognized as one of the world’s premier blues festivals. Since 1988, the festival has raised more than $10 million and over 1,000 tons of food to support those facing hunger.

Oregon Brewers Festival, considered one of the nation’s longest-running and best-loved craft beer festivals, this July event attracts around 50,000 visitors annually and infuses more than $20 million each year into the local economy.

Moda Center, formerly known as the Rose Garden, this indoor sports arena is used for basketball, ice hockey, rodeos, circuses, conventions, ice shows, concerts, and dramatic productions.

Providence Park, this sports and events venue hosts Major League Soccer, college football, and more.

Japanese Gardens, many styles of gardens are showcased in this serene 5.5-acre space with a waterfall, teahouse, and mountain views.

Schools

Portland Public Schools is a PK-12 urban school district with more than 49,000 students in 81 schools — it’s one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest. Standout schools include:

Lincoln High School: Located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland, this school was established in 1869 as Portland High School, making it one of the oldest public high schools west of the Mississippi River.

Overview for Portland, OR

647,176 people live in Portland, where the median age is 37.9 and the average individual income is $47,289. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

647,176

Total Population

37.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$47,289

Average individual Income

Around Portland, OR

There's plenty to do around Portland, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

94

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

100

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

71

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Happy Market, Acme Farms + Kitchen, and Backstory Books & Yarn.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Happy Market page on Yelp Search 5321 NE Glisan St on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.14 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Acme Farms + Kitchen page on Yelp	Dining	2.79 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Backstory Books & Yarn page on Yelp Search 3129 SE Hawthorne Blvd on Google Maps	Shopping	1.91 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Super Natural Eco Boutique page on Yelp Search 3435 SE Hawthorne Blvd on Google Maps	Shopping	2.01 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Body Mechanics Pilates and Bodywork page on Yelp Search 2512 SE 35th Pl on Google Maps	Active	2.52 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Center Gyrotonic page on Yelp Search 1420 Nw 17th Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.88 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Motionlabpdx page on Yelp Search 3829 NE Tillamook St on Google Maps	Active	1.28 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fitness Union Pdx page on Yelp Search 1408 NE Alberta St on Google Maps	Active	1.51 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Willamette Valley Tour page on Yelp	Active	2.53 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hayden Island Canvas page on Yelp Search 855 NE Tomahawk Island Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.67 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the i2wellness - Innate Intelligence page on Yelp Search 5319N Sw Westgate Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.38 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Owl & Bee Clay page on Yelp Search 3506 NE 57th Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.35 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tiffany Crist -The Lightening Society Salon page on Yelp Search 4290 SE Milwaukie Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.12 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon De Donato page on Yelp Search 1745 NE 42nd Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.45 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dee's Golden Door page on Yelp Search 4209 NE Fremont St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.65 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the J A M E S page on Yelp Search 2100 SE 10th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.05 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Flippen Hair page on Yelp Search 1737B SE Morrison St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.37 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brown Sugar PDX page on Yelp Search 3620 SE Powell Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.03 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Beauty of It page on Yelp Search 811 NW 19th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.07 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Portland, OR

Population Households Employment

Portland has 279,797 households, with an average household size of 2.26. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Portland do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 647,176 people call Portland home. The population density is 4,849.29 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

647,176

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.9

Median Age

49.72 / 50.28%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

279,797

Total Households

2.26

Average Household Size

$47,289

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Portland, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby Portland. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Featured Properties

Pending
$1,350,000

13214 S WARNOCK RD, Oregon City, OR 97045
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,547 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,289,000

15206 SW SEINE DR, Tigard, OR 97224
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5,005 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$915,000

11875 SW BARCELONA ST, Wilsonville, OR 97070
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,737 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$900,000

14306 SW MISTLETOE DR, Tigard, OR 97223
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,265 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$850,000

8330 SW 43RD AVE, Portland, OR 97219
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,588 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$749,000

11135 SW NOVARE PL, Tigard, OR 97223
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,796 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$735,000

372 N FAIRWAY ST, Newberg, OR 97132
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,101 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$725,000

17665 SW ELDER VIEW DR, Sherwood, OR 97140
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,603 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$725,000

4237 SUSSEX ST, West Linn, OR 97068
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,470 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$675,000

10270 SW WASCO WAY, Tualatin, OR 97062
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,217 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$609,999

1676 NE 2ND AVE, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,264 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$550,000

1215 BLANKENSHIP RD, West Linn, OR 97068
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,686 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$550,000

19030 SW PIKE LN, Beaverton, OR 97078
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,507 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$389,000

16340 SW KING CHARLES AVE, King City, OR 97224
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,034 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$65,000

0 N STOCKTON AVE, Otis, OR 97368