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Portland is the largest city in Oregon, boasting an estimated population of 653,115 as of July 2018. Located at the junction of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland has a long, proud history of being eclectic. “Keep Portland Weird” is a matter of pride with Portlanders.

Downtown Portland, which covers approximately 0.94 square miles, has a population of around 10,000 residents. The median price of a house in Downtown Portland is $395,700, which is down roughly 3.4% over the past year. Downtown Portland houses on the market have been listed on Zillow.com for an average of 84 days.

Portland Public School covers the entire city of Portland. There are 81 schools in the district, including 39 elementary schools, 18 K-8 schools, 13 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 1 K-12 school. Additionally, Portland is home to several colleges and universities, including Portland State University, and the University of Portland.

Portland takes pride in being environmentally friendly. A 2018 Newsweek article listing the top 50 greenest American cities, listed Portland in the #10 spot. With it high walkability, public transportation system, and large population of bicyclists, Portland talks the talk and walks the walk when it comes to environmental responsibility.

Additionally, Portlanders love to eat and drink. According to a CNBC article, in 2018 Portland was the #1 best foodie city in America. And Food & Wine magazine lists Portland as #8 in having the most breweries per capita in the U.S.

With Major League sports teams, a diverse list of arts and cultural organizations, street festivals, and a range of outdoor activities, Portland has something for everyone.