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Portland, OR

Aggregated across 26 ZIP codes in Portland.

Population: 685,974 (Census ACS)

The typical 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 cold wave, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$550,485

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$550,485
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
-2.6%
10-year appreciation
+25.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$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)
2,316
For-sale inventory
2,772
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2,319
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
316
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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 annual air quality index (county-level)

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
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (2 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
78
Nearest airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,689 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
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
Typical 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 typical 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: cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Portland, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 316 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
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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