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Portland, OR — ZIP 97212

Population: 28,042 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97212 (Portland, OR) is $795,187 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $926,500 after a median 5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,215/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$795,187

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$795,187
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+3.1%
10-year appreciation
+22.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$847,292
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$926,500
Median list price
$879,750
Median price per sqft
$354
1-year sale-price change
+9.1%
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
104.6%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,215/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Alameda Elementary School, Beaumont Middle School, Beverly Cleary School, Irvington Elementary School, Sabin Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
6.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Co. (Portland Plant) (5.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.8 in
Annual snowfall
32.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
341
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
101,747
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73,148

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (6 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,689 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
73.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,670
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
89.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
431,735
Average weekly wage
$1,453
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
991

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97212State medianUS median
Median home value$795,187$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$926,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market5 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,215/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,670$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97212?
$795,187.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97212?
$926,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97212?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97212?
Typical rent: $2,215/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97212?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 97212 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97212?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97212?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97212?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97212?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97212 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97212?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97212?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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