Portland: Economy & Jobs
Portland reports a median household income of $90,919 (about the same as Multnomah County median $88,766; 1.1× higher than Oregon median $83,011), with homes at a median value of $581,500. The surrounding county supports 174,320 jobs (avg $69,863).
- $109,913 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Oregon $90,655).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $90,919 — above the Oregon median ($86,226). Poverty rate 12.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 6.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 21.8% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $208,050 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $22,867,423 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $109,913 (vs Oregon $90,655) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $101,180 |
| Median Household Income | $90,919 (vs Oregon $86,226) |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $90,919 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.1% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 28% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 24.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 28.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 174,320 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $12,178,625,939 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $69,863 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,943,180 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% (vs Oregon 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 592 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 23,068 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 39.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals, Animal Totals, Poultry Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 12,830 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 152,774 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 9,515,298 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 52 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 61 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 57 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 23 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 25 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 19 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 365 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 297 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 60 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 134 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Triple Crown Market PDX |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 639 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EAST PORTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $3,900,191,017 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,255.30 (at Oregon median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 421,401 people (vs Oregon 56,011) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 22 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 49.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 4.3% |
| Pct Walked | 28.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.8 years (at Oregon median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 22.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12