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Portland is Oregon’s largest city, with approximately 652,500 residents at the 2020 Census, sitting at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. This page aggregates publicly available facts about the city, current real estate market data from RMLS®, and active property listings.
Population
652,503
as of the 2020 Decennial Census
US Census Bureau
Median Sale Price
Live market data
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RMLS®
Active Listings
Live listings
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RMLS®
Median Household Income
$91,478
2024 ACS 1-year estimate
US Census ACS
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  • Portland at a glance

The city, by the numbers.

Facts about Portland compiled from official and public sources. Each data point shows its vintage (when the source published it) so you know what you’re looking at.
Population
652,503

Oregon's largest city · 28th in US

2020 Decennial Census ·
US Census Bureau
County
Multnomah

Primarily; small portions in Washington & Clackamas

Oregon Blue Book ·
Oregon SOS
Incorporated
January 23, 1851

Territorial charter; 8 years before Oregon statehood

Official city record ·
Oregon Blue Book
ZIP Codes
97201–97299

30+ active standard ZIPs within city

Current ·
USPS
Elevation
77 feet

City center; West Hills rise above 1,000 ft

Oregon Blue Book ·
Oregon SOS
Housing Units
~307,700

Citywide; mix of single-family and multifamily

2024 ACS ·
US Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
~52%

Balanced owner/renter market

2024 ACS ·
US Census Bureau
Median Age
39.0

Close to US median of 39.2

2024 ACS 1-year ·
US Census Bureau
Distance to Coast
~80 miles

To Cannon Beach via US-26 W · typically 1h 45m drive

Current routing ·
ODOT
School District
Portland Public Schools

42,622 students (2025–26); also David Douglas, Parkrose, Centennial, Reynolds serve parts

Current ·
PPS
Hospital
OHSU Hospital

576-bed teaching hospital · Level I trauma (one of two in OR)

Current ·
OHSU
Major Airport
PDX (in city)

Portland International · ~12 mi NE of downtown

Current ·
Port of Portland
Climate
Marine West

Warm dry summers · cool rainy winters

Köppen classification ·
NOAA
Median Household Income
$91,478

Above Oregon & US medians

2024 ACS 1-year ·
US Census ACS
Recreation Access
Forest Park · Willamette

5,200-acre urban forest; waterfront and trail network

Current ·
Portland Parks & Rec
Land Area
133.5 sq mi

Largest city in Oregon by area and population

2024 ACS ·
US Census Bureau
  • Real estate market

Portland market data.

Portland is Oregon’s largest real estate market by both volume and geography. The city’s 133.5 square miles span five quadrants (NW, NE, N, SE, SW) that each function as distinct sub-markets, with meaningful price and product-type variation from one to another. Inventory ranges from pre-1940 Craftsman and mid-century homes in established neighborhoods to new multifamily in the Pearl, South Waterfront, and along MAX transit corridors.

Per 2024 ACS data, Portland’s housing stock totals approximately 307,700 units with homeownership near 52% — a balanced owner/renter profile typical of a major metropolitan market. Most of the city is served by Portland Public Schools (42,622 students in 2025–26), though parts of east Portland are served by David Douglas, Parkrose, Centennial, and Reynolds districts.

Market conditions shift quarter-to-quarter based on rate environment, inventory, and neighborhood dynamics. For this reason, the market snapshot at right uses live RMLS® data via our MLS integration rather than static figures that could go stale. Portland also carries specific local taxes buyers should be aware of — the $35 Arts Tax, Multnomah County Preschool for All, and Metro Supportive Housing Services taxes apply to residents; consult a tax professional for your situation.

Sources:
US Census Bureau 2020 / 2024 ACS ·
Portland Public Schools ·
RMLS®
Market Snapshot
Median sale price
Live market data
Median days on market
Live market data
Median price / sq ft
Live market data
YoY price change
Live market data
Annual sales volume
Live market data
Housing units (2024 ACS)
~307,700

Note: Market statistics activate with our MLS integration and refresh automatically from RMLS® data. The housing units figure is from the 2024 ACS and will remain static until revised in future estimates.

  • Portland areas

Areas within the city.

Portland is officially divided into five quadrants by the Willamette River and Burnside Street. For real estate purposes we group them into four cards below, with North Portland folded into the Northeast card for geographic adjacency. Descriptions reflect location only; price ranges populate from live RMLS® data via our MLS integration.
  • West of the Willamette · north of Burnside
Northwest Portland
Pearl District, Slabtown, Nob Hill / NW 23rd, and Forest Park. Mix of pre-1920 craftsman, warehouse lofts, and new mid-rise condos. Forest Park (5,200 acres) forms the west edge.
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  • East of the Willamette · north of Burnside
North & Northeast Portland
Alberta Arts, Irvington, Hollywood, Concordia, plus St. Johns and Kenton in North Portland. Historic bungalows and Four-Squares; walkable commercial streets along Alberta, Mississippi, and NE Broadway.
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via RMLS®
  • West of the Willamette · south of Burnside
Southwest Portland
Downtown, Goose Hollow, Hillsdale, Multnomah Village, and the West Hills. Includes OHSU on Marquam Hill. Mix of downtown condos and established hillside single-family homes.
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  • East of the Willamette · south of Burnside
Southeast Portland
Hawthorne, Belmont, Division, Sellwood, Mt. Tabor, and Richmond. Dense single-family stock from the early 1900s, active commercial streets, and Laurelhurst Park. Generally the city’s most active residential market by volume.
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via RMLS®
  • Also in the Portland metro

Nearby cities & suburbs.

Portland anchors a metro of over 2.5 million residents. These four cities are the closest adjacent markets to central Portland — each is its own incorporated city with its own school district, tax base, and housing stock. Distances are approximate drive times from downtown.
  • ~8 mi south · ~15–25 min
Lake Oswego
Incorporated city in Clackamas County. Home to our Engel & Völkers office. Established residential market with Lake Oswego SD.
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  • ~7 mi west · ~15–25 min
Beaverton
Washington County’s largest city. Nike world HQ; Beaverton SD. Major suburb on the west side via US-26 / Sunset Hwy.
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  • ~9 mi SW · ~15–25 min
Tigard
Incorporated city in Washington County. Along I-5 / OR-217; served by Tigard-Tualatin SD. Mix of suburban and commercial.
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  • ~7 mi SE · ~15–20 min
Milwaukie
Incorporated city in Clackamas County along the Willamette River. N. Clackamas SD; direct MAX Orange Line service to downtown Portland.
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  • Common questions

Portland FAQ.

Quick answers about Portland, each backed by an authoritative source. For questions specific to a particular property or listing, call (800) 256-9702 to reach a licensed Oregon broker.
What is the population of Portland?
Portland had a population of 652,503 residents as recorded in the 2020 Decennial Census, making it Oregon’s largest city and the 28th-most populous city in the United States. The broader Portland metropolitan area has over 2.5 million residents.
Source:
US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census
Portland was incorporated in 1851, eight years before Oregon became a state. The Oregon Blue Book lists the official incorporation date as January 23, 1851. The city was named after Portland, Maine via a coin toss between co-founders Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove.
Source:
Oregon Blue Book, Oregon Secretary of State
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is the primary district and the fifth-largest in Oregon, with approximately 42,622 students enrolled for the 2025–26 school year. Portions of east Portland are served by four other districts: David Douglas SD, Parkrose SD, Centennial SD, and Reynolds SD. Verify which district serves a specific address using Portland Maps or the district lookup tools.
Source:
Portland Public Schools
OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill is the city’s anchor medical center — a 576-bed teaching hospital and one of only two Level I trauma centers in Oregon. Other major hospitals within city limits include Legacy Good Samaritan (NW), Providence Portland (NE), Legacy Emanuel (N), and Adventist Health Portland (SE).
Source:
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland residents are subject to several local taxes beyond state and federal. The Arts Tax is a flat $35 annual tax on residents 18+ with at least $1,000 of income whose household is above the federal poverty level. The Multnomah County Preschool for All tax applies to higher-income filers (starting at $125K single / $200K joint). The Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax applies to similar thresholds. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
Source:
City of Portland Revenue Division
Portland and the surrounding metro area are covered by RMLS® (Regional Multiple Listing Service), based in Portland. Our IDX integration will pull live Portland listings directly from RMLS® once MLS integration activates.
Source:
RMLS®
Portland International Airport (PDX) is within city limits, approximately 12 miles northeast of downtown — one of the few major US cities where the primary airport is inside the city boundary. The Oregon Coast is roughly 80 miles west via US-26; Cannon Beach is the closest beach town at about 1 hour 45 minutes under normal conditions.
Source:
Port of Portland
· Oregon DOT
The Willamette River divides Portland north–south, splitting the city into “west side” (Downtown, Pearl District, NW, SW, West Hills) and “east side” (Hawthorne, Alberta, Mississippi, Sellwood, and most of the city’s residential land). West side tends toward denser urban housing, commercial cores, and hillside view homes; east side is largely established residential neighborhoods with walkable commercial streets and a broader inventory of single-family stock. The quadrant system (NW, NE, N, SE, SW) uses Burnside Street as the north–south divider and the Willamette River as the east–west divider.
Source:
City of Portland
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