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There were 1,083 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median household income was US$83,865 a year in July 2026. Portland is in the United States; its population was 20,543 in July 2026. In July 2026, 51.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 10.8% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population20,833people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,487EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,386EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.21%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime999.7offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 37% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.85µg/m³country median 7.0 — 31% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 71% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 92% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Portland?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Portland.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,577 per month, while the median home value was US$234,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.1%, and the vacancy rate was 11.6% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Portland recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,577/month4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,806 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,607 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,386 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes189 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Portland a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 39–55%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Student46%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–56%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–63%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 41–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,226 of 20,833 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Portland is 3.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income83,865 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband83.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription95.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet6.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,487 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,351 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate3.21 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Portland?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,351 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€952of €2,641 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,641
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,607
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€952
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Portland Salary needed to live in Portland

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Portland. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Portland. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Schools67 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents25.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio23 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,083 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,836 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Portland when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPortland highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Portland highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Portland6,246
Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents999.7 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents113.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes23 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.48 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportNGP3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Portland. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Portland.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Portland is 4.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.85 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 19.94 · Feb 22.17 · Mar 24.83 · Apr 28.11 · May 30.72 · Jun 33.11 · Jul 34.28 · Aug 35 · Sep 32.67 · Oct 29.39 · Nov 24.5 · Dec 20.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012924 (CORPUS CHRISTI)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.89 · Feb 11.06 · Mar 14.5 · Apr 17.89 · May 21.5 · Jun 23.83 · Jul 24.17 · Aug 24.33 · Sep 22.78 · Oct 18.56 · Nov 13.5 · Dec 9.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012924 (CORPUS CHRISTI)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 14.4 · Feb 16.6 · Mar 19.7 · Apr 23 · May 26.1 · Jun 28.5 · Jul 29.2 · Aug 29.7 · Sep 27.7 · Oct 24 · Nov 19 · Dec 15.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 35.31 · Feb 32.77 · Mar 57.91 · Apr 51.82 · May 85.85 · Jun 90.42 · Jul 64.52 · Aug 69.85 · Sep 137.7 · Oct 79.5 · Nov 51.56 · Dec 49.02 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012924 (CORPUS CHRISTI)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.92 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation546.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature30.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature17.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±3.6 °C, Badalona (Spain) ±5.5 °C, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Spain) ±5.5 °C, Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Spain) ±5.5 °C, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) ±4.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share8.62 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents2,226 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density663.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population20,833 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics20,806 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value234,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Owner-occupied homes63.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Labour force participation rate64.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad10.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents8.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage75.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance16.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher25.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available95.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median owner-occupied home value3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over9,340 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home9.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans90.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Portland

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Portland alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1737 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,487 Portland+39%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 20,833 Portland+140%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 4.9 µg/m³ Portland+60%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,000 Portland−26%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,351 Portland+21%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.2% Portland+17%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 21.0 km Portland−57%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Portland

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Corpus Christi Commuting Zone · 17.5 km away
Salary
3,119 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Portland, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Sweetwater20,828 residentsMead Valley20,817 residentsPleasantville20,853 residentsLynbrook20,855 residentsNew Hope20,807 residentsEnglewood20,800 residents

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Is Portland part of Corpus Christi?

Portland is in the published commuting zone of Corpus Christi; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Corpus Christi city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Portland?

The median gross salary is 3,351 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Portland?

The unemployment rate is 3.21 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Portland?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.85 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Portland?

Police recorded 999.7 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Portland?

The published population is 20,833 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Portland?

2,226 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Portland a good place to live?

Portland may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Portland part of Corpus Christi?

Portland is in the published commuting zone of Corpus Christi; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Portland?

Corpus Christi, Ingleside, Aransas Pass are near Portland. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Portland (Texas), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version e39d169d2126d21b9f8ad7ce8e6712a4]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/portland-tx/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median owner-occupied home value api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012924 (CORPUS CHRISTI) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  14. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  15. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  16. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  17. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  18. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  19. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  20. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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