Living in Multnomah County, Oregon

Multnomah County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 790,294, part of the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA MSA metro area. The main communities are East Portland, Portland, Gresham.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,752/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $503K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 47°F) and cool summers (highs around 73°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Multnomah County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a highly educated workforce (46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.