Moving to Portland
Food, drinks, culture, outdoor beauty and a sense of belonging await in Oregon. You’re free to be yourself here.
Why Move to Portland, Oregon?
Affordability
Compared to other major west coast cities, Portland is still relatively affordable. If you’re priced out of Seattle, San Francisco, and L.A., home prices in Portland are quite attractive.
Food & Drink
Portland is home to some of the best restaurants and breweries in the country. Whether you want a quick bite at a food cart or are looking for a Michelin star experience, we’ve got you covered.
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Portland has a proud history of supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Marriage equality, healthcare for trans people, and anti-discrimination laws are codified in Oregon.
Outdoor Activities
With mountains an hour to the east and the coast an hour and a half to the west, we’re spoiled for choice in terms of outdoor recreation. Portland also has more than 200 parks within its city limits.
Arts & Entertainment
There is no shortage of options to celebrate the arts in Portland. From small venues to festivals, and from street murals to museums, the city is alive with creativity.
Transportation
Portland has a great system of public transportation for a city its size. Light rail, trolleys and buses can get you just about anywhere in Portland. We’re also super bike-friendly, with more than 400 mi of bike lanes.
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Portland: A City of Neighborhoods
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Alberta Arts
A fun, eclectic neighborhood FILLED with shops, restaurants and galleries in Northeast Portland.
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Mississippi
A close-in North Portland neighborhood built around shops, live music, and countless food options on Mississippi Ave.
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St. Johns
Charm abounds in North Portland’s blue-collar town within a town. Home of the gorgeous St. Johns Bridge.
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Kenton
Residential North Portland neighborhood build around a historic business district and a 3-story statue of Paul Bunyan.
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Multnomah Village
A suburban neighborhood in Southwest Portland that is loaded with breakfast restaurants, shops and 91-acre Gabriel Park.
Quick Facts about Portland:
Portland is the ancestral home of the Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, and Molalla tribes.
Portland was incorporated in 1851.
The population within Portland’s city limits is 635,067.
In the past 5 years, the median home value in Portland increased by 21%.
There are 206,347 trips per day on Portland’s public transportation system.
The average commute time by car in Portland is 23.7 minutes.
There are 9 breweries per 50,000 residents in Portland.
The city is home to the world’s smallest public park. Mill Ends Park measures just 24 inches in diameter.
Portland is also home to Forest Park, one of the nation’s largest urban forests at 5,200 acres.
Portland was named in a coin toss between Asa Lovejoy who was from Boston, MA and Francis Pettygrove who was from Portland, ME. If Lovejoy had won the toss, we’d be named Boston.