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Portland, Oregon · ZIP 97218

Portland — ZIP 97218

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Portland (97218) scores 28/100 — Below Average for Portland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $482K.

28OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index32/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$482K
Median rent$1,546/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$482K

Median Rent

$1,546/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,707

Violent Crime

643

Property Crime

4,064

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Multnomah County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Scott Elementary SchoolKG–05493
32%
37%
Rigler Elementary SchoolKG–05303
17%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

14,704

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

37 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97218 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97218 has a school score of 32/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97218 is approximately $482K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97218 in Portland has an overall NeighborScore of 28/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.