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Portland, Oregon by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Portland was 6.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.2 times the statewide rate (3.1). Median household income is $90,919 and the median home value is $581,500. Population: about 641,165 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Portland?
In 2025 the Portland Police Department reported 4,386 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 6.9 per 1,000 people. That is about 2.2 times the Oregon rate (3.1), and about 2.1 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 51 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 31,806 (50.4 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 6.3 per 1,000, about 3.2 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 5,062 were reported, the count is down 13%.
| Offense (2025) | Portland count | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,386 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 51 | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 305 | 0.48 | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 962 | 1.5 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,068 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 31,806 | 50.4 | 21.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 3,801 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 24,001 | 38.0 | 16.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,004 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Portland changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,062 | 38,007 | 86 |
| 2022 | 4,915 | 40,537 | 95 |
| 2023 | 4,587 | 36,933 | 75 |
| 2024 | 4,558 | 34,657 | 68 |
| 2025 | 4,386 | 31,806 | 51 |
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. City figures are the Portland Police Department's own reports.
How does Portland compare with Oregon?
The median household income in Portland is $90,919, close to the Oregon median ($83,011). The median owner-occupied home is worth $581,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,655 a month. About 641,165 people live on 133 square miles of land, roughly 4,803 per square mile. The city lies in Multnomah County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Portland | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 641,165 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $90,919 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $581,500 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,655 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.0% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Portland?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Portland: Mccormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant) and Portland Harbor. 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.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Portland. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Portland #5 (Mt.Tabor) (55 ft) and Portland #3 (Washington Park) (53 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Multnomah County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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.
Is there road construction in Portland?
Portland city limits had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include US-30BY, I-5 and I-84. 5 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Portland?
Inside the city limits there are 121 public schools (2024-25) and 57 private schools (2023-24). 28 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area, Dabney State Recreation Area, Government Island State Recreation Area, Guy W. Talbot State Park and Lewis And Clark State Recreation Site and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Portland
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Portland city limits (13 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: All That Glitters Jewelry & Loans (2 in Portland), Bi-Mart #651 (Portland), Bi-Mart #653 (Portland), Capital Pawn Portland (Portland), Fishermans Marine & Outdoor (Portland), Golden Hawk Firearms Training (Portland), Money Market (Portland), Pawn Central LLC (Portland) and 4 more.
Liquor stores
30 liquor stores are on the map inside the Portland city limits: 11th Ave Liquor (Portland), 205 Liquor (Portland), Barbur Liquor (Portland), Beaumont Mix Shop (Portland), Bins And Barrels Liquor (Portland), Division Wine & Spirits (Portland), Gateway Liquor (Portland), Hawthorne Spirits INC (Portland) and 22 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Portland city limits: 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 Portland?
In 2025, Portland had 6.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (4,386 reported), about 2.2 times the Oregon rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 50.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Portland?
$90,919 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,011 for Oregon.
How much do homes cost in Portland?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $581,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $477,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Portland?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Multnomah County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Vancouver, WA (7 mi) · Beaverton, OR (9 mi) · Tigard, OR (10 mi) · Gresham, OR (10 mi) · Aloha, OR (11 mi) · Hillsboro, OR (14 mi)
More: Oregon statewide numbers · county page: Multnomah County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Portland city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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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