Composite profile
Overall score
80/100
Use the Portland profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and climate-adaptation signals alongside Seattle and San Francisco.
Overall80/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality76/100
Energy78/100
United States / North America
Portland, United States City Intelligence
Portland is a Pacific-Northwest US metro with active land-use planning, transit and cycling infrastructure, and forest and wildfire-adaptation context. Portland is a north america city of about ~2.5M metro in United States. On the composite city-intelligence score, Portland sits comfortably above the indexed median (80/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~2.5M metro
Image credit: Image: Kalinparsonsgaming / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Strong80/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Portland data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 68/100 | Portland's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 76/100 | Portland's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 78/100 | Portland's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 76/100 | Portland's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 79/100 | Portland's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 72/100 | Portland's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 72/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety76/100
Low crime79/100
Personal safety78/100
Night safety70/100
Road safety75/100
Portland is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare86/100
Education90/100
Green space79/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure95/100
Mobility71/100
Portland has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness81/100
Education90/100
Green space79/100
Overall safety76/100
Portland scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability74/100
Cycling67/100
Infrastructure95/100
Portland is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle53/100
Portland is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Portland
Local public safety guidance for Portland, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency | 91124/7 | 911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch across the United States. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Portland, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the United States emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Federal Communications Commission: 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services
Used as the primary attribution for the United States 911 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Portland
Healthcare context for Portland, with national-level information from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Portland, see the United States healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
Federal directory for comparing Medicare-certified hospitals, nursing homes, and other care providers.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States public-health context.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Care Compare
Used as the official United States hospital registry reference for verified facility lookups.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Portland
Local mobility context for Portland, with national-level context from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Portland, see the United States transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- U.S. Department of Transportation: U.S. Department of Transportation
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States national transport context.
- Federal Aviation Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States aviation authority information.
- Federal Railroad Administration: Federal Railroad Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States rail authority information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Portland. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Portland
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Portland will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Portland air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Portland drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Portland
Is Portland worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest.
Is Portland good for families?
Excellent (81/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Portland affordable?
More affordable than average; about $1,860/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Portland?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Portland's main industries?
Mainly technology, aerospace, research.
What is the climate in Portland?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 14.1°C.
Does Portland have universities?
Higher education is strong (78/100).
What is healthcare like in Portland?
Healthcare access is strong (67/100).
Is Portland good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (70/100).
What nature is near Portland?
Within ~170 km: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest.
Explore Portland modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Portland
Portland's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Portland
Portland's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Portland
Portland's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Portland
Portland's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Portland
Portland's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Portland
Portland's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Portland
Cost of living estimates for Portland — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Portland
Climate profile for Portland — Oceanic climate, annual average 14.1°C, comfort score 69/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Portland
Economy and jobs profile for Portland — major economy, economy score 87/100, key industries including technology, aerospace, research. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Portland
Education profile for Portland — research center, education score 77/100, 7 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Portland
Healthcare and retirement profile for Portland — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 67/100, retirement score 70/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Portland
Practical arrival planning context for Portland — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Visual guide to Portland
Source-attributed visual context for Portland using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Summer 2026 travel planning guide for Portland
Summer 2026 travel planning checklist for Portland — links into arrival planning, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not a weather forecast, events calendar, hotel-price guide, or tourism ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Portland
Weekend trip planning checklist for Portland — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Portland
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Portland
Estimate a monthly budget for Portland using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Portland
Plan a trip budget for Portland using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Portland
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Portland. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Eugene, United States
Coastal cluster · about 166 km from Portland. Explore Eugene's city intelligence profile.
Bend, United States
Same corridor · about 195 km from Portland. Explore Bend's city intelligence profile.
Seattle, United States
Same region · about 235 km from Portland. Explore Seattle's city intelligence profile.
Victoria, Canada
Cross-border · about 327 km from Portland. Explore Victoria's city intelligence profile.
Bellingham, United States
Weekend trip · about 361 km from Portland. Explore Bellingham's city intelligence profile.
Abbotsford, Canada
Cross-border · about 394 km from Portland. Explore Abbotsford's city intelligence profile.
Related collections
Regional discovery collections that include Portland — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
United States Coast
Coastal region · 25 places across 80 cities.
United States Mountains
Mountain region · 30 places across 80 cities.
United States River Valleys
River valley · 9 places across 80 cities.
Weekend Escapes near Portland
Weekend escapes · 5 places across 7 cities.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Portland — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
North American Sunrise Viewpoints
Sunrise Viewpoints · 25 places across 80 cities.
North American Waterfall Destinations
Waterfall Destinations · 23 places across 80 cities.
United States Coastal Landscapes
Coastal Landscapes · 44 places across 80 cities.
United States Mountain Escapes
Mountain Escapes · 50 places across 80 cities.
United States River Valleys
River Valleys · 48 places across 80 cities.
Portland FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Portland, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Portland
Is Portland worth visiting?
Portland has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest and Silver Falls State Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Portland?
Portland has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Portland?
A single resident of Portland spends roughly $1,860 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near $990. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the United States. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Portland?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Portland is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Portland?
Portland's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and manufacturing. Portland has a large and diversified economy with strengths in technology, aerospace and research.
Is Portland good for digital nomads and remote work?
Portland offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 88/100.
What are the education options in Portland?
Portland is a research-focused education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Computer Science and Business.
Is Portland a good place to study?
Portland offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Portland?
Portland has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 67/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Portland a good place to retire?
Portland offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 70/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Portland?
Portland has an oceanic climate, averaging about 14.1°C annually with roughly 1001 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Portland a safe place to live?
Portland is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Portland?
Portland indexes a walkability score of 74 and a cycling score of 67 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Portland?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Portland include Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest and Silver Falls State Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Portland good for families?
Portland scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Portland?
Portland rates 53/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 79/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mount Hood National Forest and Silver Falls State Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Portland profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and climate-adaptation signals alongside Seattle and San Francisco. Its standout dimensions are internet speed (79/100) and energy (78/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (68/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the United States country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Portland appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- US Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Used where United States city comparisons need air-quality benchmark context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.