ZIP Code 97212, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
27,573 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,098 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$824,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,116 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,644 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 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 74% of residents leaning left and 19% leaning right.

Liberal (75%) (19%) 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 6 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Alameda Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 4.6star
Irvington Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Sabin Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 3.7star

Colleges

Carrington College-Portland
1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Concorde Career College-Portland
1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Concordia University-Portland
2 miles, NE · 2.3star

Hospitals

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
1 miles, W · 3.2star

Airports

Portland International Airport
4 miles, NE · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
102 miles, SW · 1.4star
Roberts Field
115 miles, S · 1.4star