Census ACS · #25 MSA
Portland Metro Area
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,510,529 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $94,573 and the median home value is $526,500.
2,510,529
Population
375
People / sq mi
$94,573
Median Income
$526,500
Median Home Value
The Portland CBSA covers 6,687 sq mi of land at 375.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$94,573
Median Household Income
$50,158
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Portland metro's price level is 105.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.4% higher the US average. The local median income of $94,573 has the buying power of $89,710 in average-priced US metros.
105.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$89,710
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$94,573
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$526,500
Median Home Value
$1,654
Median Rent
62.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.8%
High School+
42.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.7%
Drive Alone
20.4%
Work From Home
25.4 min
Avg Commute
43.7%
Foreign Born
Portland spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,510,529 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #25 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Portland metro area is $94,573, with a per capita income of $50,158.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa CBSA spans 2 states: Washington, Oregon.
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Data for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, or-Wa CBSA (38900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.