CITY PROFILE
Portland, OR
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Portland, OR is a mid-size metro with a temperate four-season climate, moderate sunshine, and a wet climate—expect significant rain and mist rather than bright days. Homes here rank among the most expensive metros in our dataset, so budget accordingly if you're considering the move. The combination of mild winters, cool summers, and frequent precipitation defines daily life here.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $552K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,797/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 10.4°C · warmest 19.7°C · coolest 3.1°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1484 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.67 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #25 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy70
- Affordable to rent66
- Climate comfort58
- Plenty of sunshine33
- Big-city amenities94
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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