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