ZIP Code 97209, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
21,727 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
18.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,059 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$573,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,602 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
19.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Portland
5
Multnomah County
5
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Portland
9
Multnomah County
8
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (18%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 42
Feb 5 1 44
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 52
May 3 0 58
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 7 0 46
Dec 7 1 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Metropolitan Learning Center
<1 miles, W · 4.1star
Emerson School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Cathedral School
<1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Pacific Northwest College of Art
<1 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Ohsu Hospital and Clinics
2 miles, SW · 5star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
6 miles, E · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
101 miles, SW · 1.4star
Roberts Field
116 miles, S · 1.4star
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