Portland, OR vs University Place, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 32). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $78,423). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 635,067 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+10.8 |
D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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