Multnomah County

OR · Pop. 150,573 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Multnomah County is a mixed county in OR with a population of approximately 150,573.

$/Acre: $5,753

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 144.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax0.48%

Cost of Living Index101.2

Median Household Income$71,208

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,753

Median Home Price$321K

Acres for Sale366

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall79 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,991 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)253 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K303

Property Crime /100K218

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak