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In Portland, OR, the average 2-bedroom rent is $1,922/mo, the state income tax reaches 9.90%, and earthquake risk rates 10/10.
| Average Rent (2BR) | $1,922/mo | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost vs National Average | +12.5% | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
| State Income Tax % | 9.90% | Tax Foundation · 2025 |
| Earthquake Risk | 10/10 | FEMA NRI · 2023 |
| Home Insurance (annual) | $1,083/yr | MoneyGeek · 2025 |
| Primary Care Physician Ratio | 680:1 | County Health Rankings · 2024 |
| Broadband Subscription Rate | 92.6% | Census ACS · 2022 |
| Population Density | 4,840/sq mi | Census · 2025 |
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.