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Portland, OR
Portland Homeowners Say:
Happy Home Scores are based on participants' answers to four key questions:
What Makes Portland's Homeowners Happy?
Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:1. Dwelling
Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations
22 years
average home age
69%
have renovated their homes
71%
are happy with their home's size and layout
59%
say they have adequate storage
$434,300
Average Home Price (U.S. Census)
63%
"The cost of living is reasonable"
2. Community
A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network
Diversity
52%
"I feel that my community is racially diverse"
47%
"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"
Safety
71%
"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"
67%
"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"
Neighborhood
54%
"I have neighbors I
enjoy"
66%
"I trust my neighbors"
2,389,228
Population (U.S. Census)
3. Accessibility
Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services
Commuting and travel times
52%
live and work in close proximity
58%
have a reasonable commute
82%
have easy access to highways
Access to Attractions and Services
88%
live within one hour of a major metro area
70%
have access to shopping that meets their needs
48%
live close to body of water
40 Minutes
Average travel time to work
Want to know more? See Our Methodology.
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