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Portland, OR
Portland · OR 97202
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$800K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.4/10
Schools
12 min
to Portland, OR
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
84/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
Portland's 97202 ZIP code offers an exceptional living experience, particularly for families, with outstanding schools and a strong job market. While the cost of living is high, residents enjoy a low flood risk, a short commute to downtown, and access to vibrant amenities.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent average school ratings (8.4 average, all listed high schools are 9/10).
- ✓Strong median household income ($104,971), indicating economic stability.
- ✓Very low flood risk (Zone X).
- ✓Short 12-minute commute to downtown Portland, OR.
- ✓Abundant green spaces and a vibrant dining/nightlife scene within the broader ZIP code.
Real Talk
- !The cost of housing, both for buying and renting, is significantly high and has likely appreciated further since the 2022 data.
- !Specific Walk Score, Transit Score, and Bike Score data were unavailable, though many parts of 97202 are generally considered quite walkable and bike-friendly.
- !No specific crime data was provided, so assessments for violent and property crime are based on general Portland area trends.
- !While excellent, the high school ratings listed are for schools across a broader metro area, not exclusively within 97202.
- $Oregon's state income tax adds to the overall tax burden.
- $Property taxes, while not excessively high by national standards, are substantial due to high home values.
- $The overall cost of living in Portland, beyond just housing, tends to be higher than the national average.
Best For
Families seeking top-rated schoolsProfessionals looking for a short commuteIndividuals who value urban amenities and green spacesPeople seeking a high quality of life despite high costs
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Portland, OR
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Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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