About Portland
Learn more about the city of Portland by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Portland will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Portland. You can also view apartments for rent in Portland, OR by clicking the link and search box below.
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Portland Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 12.03% |
| 10-17 | 9.00% |
| 18-29 | 19.62% |
| 30-39 | 17.33% |
| 40-49 | 16.44% |
| 50-64 | 14.00% |
| 65 & Over | 11.58% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 134.32 sq mi |
| Total Population | 538,789 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 68th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 68th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 44th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 29th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $41,273 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $61,083 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 51st percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 54th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 63rd percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 69th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 39th percentile |
| Single | 61st percentile |
| Married With Children | 17th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 22nd percentile |
| Single With Children | 8th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 53rd percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | PORTLAND SD 1J |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 18.48 : 1 |
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Neighborhoods in Portland have a lot to offer residents - all of them feature unique qualities. Select from the neighborhoods below to read reviews and to share your own perspective.
Portland Living
- Search Tips
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Local Flavor
- Where can I look for a hip or classic area in Portland?
- If you like hip areas, take a look at the Hawthorne and Belmont area in Portland, and if you prefer a classic vibe, try the Sellwood-Moreland section. more
- Where should I look for rentals if I am hoping to live where there are plenty of arts and culture venues?
- Portland offers several neighborhoods that have a lot of arts and culture venues, such as The Pearl District and the Alberta Arts District. more
- What are some areas south of Portland that are good to look at for rentals?
- Tualatin, Wilsonville and Tigard are all lovely communities to the south of Portland that would make a great place to live. more
- What is it like in Oregon City and the surrounding area?
- Oregon City is located to the south of Portland and it is a nice community with plenty of recreation opportunities. more
- What is Lake Oswego like?
- Lake Oswego is a great community with plenty of natural resources that is located just to the south of Portland. more
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Neighborhoods Around Portland
- East Portland (84)
- Southwest (63)
- West (54)
- Southeast Uplift (43)
- Southeast Portland (34)
Cities Near Portland
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Portland Apartments by Zip Code
- 97086 (6)
- 97201 (21)
- 97202 (10)
- 97203 (9)
- 97205 (12)
- 97208 (1)
- 97209 (11)
- 97210 (9)
- 97212 (3)
- 97213 (6)
- 97214 (5)
- 97215 (2)
- 97216 (7)
- 97217 (1)
- 97219 (20)
- 97220 (11)
- 97221 (9)
- 97222 (22)
- 97223 (36)
- 97224 (18)
- 97225 (20)
- 97229 (24)
- 97230 (29)
- 97232 (4)
- 97233 (35)
- 97236 (20)
- 97239 (5)
- 97266 (20)
- 97267 (11)
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