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OR area data

Portland, OR

Aggregated across 26 ZIP codes in Portland.

Population: 685,974 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Portland, OR is $550,485 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $580,852 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,766/month. 131 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$550,485

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$550,485
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
-2.6%
10-year appreciation
+25.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$612,041
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$580,852
Median list price
$565,016
Median price per sqft
$321
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
2,772
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
812

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,766/mo
1-year rent change
+1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,878/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,069/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
131
Elementary schools
89
Middle schools
21
High schools
19
Charter schools
9
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Portland SD 1J, Multnomah ESD, David Douglas SD 40
Schools include
Ainsworth Elementary School, Emerson School, Duniway Elementary School, Grout Elementary School, Llewellyn Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant) (1.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.8°F
Average high
63.9°F
Average low
47.3°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
15.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-7,647
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
92,083
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,681

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (2 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
1,896
Nearest airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,689 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
52.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,432
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
415,659
Average weekly wage
$1,557
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,594

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PortlandState medianUS median
Median home value$550,485$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$580,852$460,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,766/mo$1,775/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,432$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Portland, OR?
$550,485.
What is the median sale price in Portland, OR?
$580,852.
How long do homes take to sell in Portland, OR?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Portland, OR?
Typical rent: $1,766/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Portland, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Portland, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Portland, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Portland, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Portland, OR?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant), 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Portland, OR?
131 schools (89 elementary, 21 middle, 19 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Portland, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 14.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Portland, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Portland, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Portland

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