Portland, Oregon
Keep Portland Weird
U.S. News (2025)
#39 Best Places to Live
Bicycling Magazine (2024)
#1 Best Biking Cities
WhereAtHome Score
67.1
D+out of 100
Overview
Portland is known for its progressive culture, craft beer scene, and environmental consciousness. The city offers access to both coast and mountains, with no sales tax sweetening the deal. Rising housing costs and quality-of-life challenges have tempered enthusiasm, but Portland retains its creative, quirky appeal.
Key Highlights
- World-class craft beer scene
- No sales tax in Oregon
- Access to coast and Mt. Hood
- Strong cycling and transit culture
- Excellent food cart and restaurant scene
- Progressive, creative community
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Multnomah County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
81°F
Winter Low
36°F
Annual Rainfall
43"
Sunny Days
144
Amenities & Infrastructure
275+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
8 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
5 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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