What are the best places to live in Oregon?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in Oregon by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in Oregon based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in Oregon?

The safest cities in Oregon are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore Oregon neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in Oregon?

Cost of living varies widely across Oregon. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in Oregon. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in Oregon?

The top-rated school districts in Oregon are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is Oregon a good state to live in?

Oregon offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in Oregon - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

Oregon Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 9 ZIP codes in Oregon - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
97209 Portland	25,790	$96,580	$487,537	74
97212 Portland	39,540	$121,243	$583,310	74
97214 Portland	40,920	$111,363	$527,859	74
97210 Portland	29,480	$106,178	$601,888	73
97202 Portland	54,390	$118,985	$551,214	72
97201 Portland	18,740	$72,423	$292,455	66
97205 Portland	30,240	$64,013	$366,461	63
97203 Portland	52,140	$45,207	$166,821	55
97206 Portland	60,840	$46,820	$195,311	49

Top 10 Safest Cities in Oregon

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	97210 Portland	88.0	A
2	97212 Portland	96.0	A
3	97214 Portland	100.0	A
4	97209 Portland	115.0	A
5	97201 Portland	190.0	B+
6	97202 Portland	190.0	B+
7	97205 Portland	214.0	B+
8	97203 Portland	443.0	C+
9	97206 Portland	647.0	C

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Oregon

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	97203 Portland	$166,821	$945/mo	55
2	97206 Portland	$195,311	$837/mo	49
3	97201 Portland	$292,455	$1,182/mo	66
4	97205 Portland	$366,461	$1,180/mo	63
5	97209 Portland	$487,537	$1,656/mo	74
6	97214 Portland	$527,859	$1,917/mo	74
7	97202 Portland	$551,214	$2,008/mo	72
8	97212 Portland	$583,310	$1,656/mo	74
9	97210 Portland	$601,888	$1,618/mo	73

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Oregon

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	97209 Portland	8.2/10	A	74
2	97212 Portland	7.8/10	A	74
3	97210 Portland	7.6/10	A	73
4	97214 Portland	7.5/10	A	74
5	97202 Portland	7.3/10	B+	72
6	97205 Portland	7.0/10	B+	63
7	97201 Portland	6.4/10	B+	66
8	97203 Portland	5.6/10	C+	55
9	97206 Portland	5.1/10	C	49

Oregon Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in Oregon

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Oregon

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in Oregon

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