Oregon Area Profiles
1 published city profiles across Oregon, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
Opportunity34th of 51 states45
GrowthTop 38% of 51 states56
ClimateTop 50% of 51 states63
Physical resilience37th of 51 states42
Access46th of 51 states0
Economic stability27th of 51 states52
Cities
| City | Population | Opportunity | Growth | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 641,165 | 49 | 27 | 58 |
Statewide physical risk
EarthquakeElevated
Heat waveModerate
Volcanic activityModerate
WildfireModerate
Low or minimal exposure: landslide, inland flooding, winter weather, ice storm, lightning, cold wave, strong wind, avalanche, tornado, hail, coastal flooding, drought, tsunami.
Population-weighted across every county in Oregon, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared with peers | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size ±0.01 | 2.42 | Bottom 27% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±4,082 | 1,718,422 | Bottom 49% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.2 | 40.4 | Top 24% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population | 4,254,293 | Bottom 49% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 44/sq mi | Bottom 22% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 63.3% | Bottom 16% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±637 | 1,857,992 | Bottom 49% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$10 | $1,525 | Top 25% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$1,400 | $477,600 | Top 14% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate | 7.5% | Bottom 8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$573 | $83,011 | Top 35% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$309 | $45,612 | Top 33% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% | Top 47% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | Bottom 27% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | Top 31% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Employment | 2,100,219 | Top 48% | July 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years) | 0.2% | Bottom 44% | July 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.5% | Top 40% | July 2026 |
| Labor force | 2,218,520 | Top 48% | July 2026 |
| Labor force participation | 62.3% | Bottom 29% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year) | -0.2% | Bottom 48% | July 2026 |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | Top 12% | July 2026 |