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As of 2009, Portland's population is 550,396 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.50 percent.
The median home cost in Portland is $257,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Portland's cost of living is 9.09% Higher than the U.S. average.
Portland public schools spend $7,269 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Portland.
The unemployment rate in Portland is 10.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portland jobs have Decreased by 1.80 percent.
Overview: Portland is a city located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. With a population of 537,081 [2] it is Oregon's most
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polarized: Oregon, and Portland in particular, have reputations for being very liberal (whatever that means). However, the truth is more complicated. Inner Portland--downtown,... (read more)
Way too liberal: Too many homeless people living here. The city provides way too many ammenities that attract this type of person. The city has given them land to live on within the... (read more)
Dating, Jobs ... You name it!: I am amazed everyday that this city functions at all. While the suburban areas outside of the Portland City limits offer great family living, with year around snow cap... (read more)
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