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Multnomah County, Oregon: crime rate, income and local data
Multnomah County averaged 6.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, about 2.0 times the Oregon rate (3.3). Households here have a median income of $88,766 and the unemployment rate was 5.1% in August 2026. Population: about 801,477 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Multnomah County?
Police agencies in Multnomah County reported an average of 5,416 violent crimes and 40,851 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 6.8: about 2.0 times the Oregon rate (3.3), and 85% higher than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 51.5 per 1,000, against 25.5 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (66%). CDC death records show about 48 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Multnomah County | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,416 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 87 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 434 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,303 | 1.6 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,592 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 40,851 | 51.5 | 25.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 5,233 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 26,919 | 33.9 | 18.4 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8,699 | 11.0 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Multnomah County?
Half of households in Multnomah County make more than $88,766 and half make less; across Oregon the midpoint is $83,011. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $552,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,646. 16.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 16.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 23,818 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 801,477 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $88,766 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $552,700 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,646 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1% | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.4% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Multnomah County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Multnomah County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 4 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Multnomah County: Mccormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant), Reynolds Metals Company, Portland Harbor and Bradford Island. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Multnomah County has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 6 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Development No. 1 Dam (200 ft) and Bonneville Locks and Dam (197 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
60 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,611,284 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Multnomah County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 25 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 78 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 28 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Multnomah County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 15 highway work zones in Multnomah County (14 active that day). Where crews are working: I-84, US-30BY and I-5. 9 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Multnomah County?
Federal school lists show 173 public and 65 private schools in the county. 34 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 45 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Ainsworth State Park, Benson State Recreation Area, Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, Dabney State Recreation Area and Government Island State Recreation Area and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Multnomah County
Gun shops
21 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Multnomah County (20 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 29 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 8 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: All That Glitters Jewelry & Loans (2 in Portland), Bi-Mart #630 (Gresham), Bi-Mart #651 (Portland), Bi-Mart #653 (Portland), Big 5 Sporting Goods #243 (Gresham), Capital Pawn Portland (Portland), Coastal Farm & Ranch / Coastal (Gresham), Danny H Cooper Firearms (Gresham) and 11 more.
Liquor stores
38 liquor stores are on the map in Multnomah County: 11th Ave Liquor (Portland), 205 Liquor (Portland), Barbur Liquor (Portland), Beaumont Mix Shop (Portland), Bins And Barrels Liquor (Portland), Black Rose Liquor (Gresham), Corbett Country Market (Corbett), Division Wine & Spirits (Portland) and 30 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Multnomah County: Planned Parenthood (2 in Portland).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County averaged 5,416 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.8 per 1,000 residents, about 2.0 times the Oregon rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 51.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Multnomah County?
$88,766 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,011 for Oregon and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Multnomah County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 23,818 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Multnomah County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Multnomah County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Multnomah County?
EPA lists 4 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Multnomah County: Mccormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant), Reynolds Metals Company, Portland Harbor and Bradford Island. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Multnomah County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 15 highway work zones in Multnomah County (14 active that day). Where crews are working: I-84, US-30BY and I-5. 9 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Multnomah County?
34 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Multnomah County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas County | 423,975 | 1.9 | $103,517 |
| Clark County, WA | 516,959 | 3.1 | $97,536 |
| Columbia County | 53,493 | 2.1 | $87,458 |
| Hood River County | 23,905 | 1.1 | $88,947 |
| Skamania County, WA | 12,402 | 0.71 | $93,265 |
| Washington County | 603,947 | 2.5 | $107,772 |
Cities in Multnomah County with their own page: Portland, Gresham.
More: Oregon statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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