39

Portland Is Stable: BoomTown Score 39/100

Oregon | Population: 634,669 | Data as of Q2 2026

Stable
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33
Population Growth
-0.06%
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34
Building Permits
+3.97%
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66
Job Growth
+4.97%
22
Net Migration
-4,428

What's Driving Growth in Portland

Portland currently shows stable growth patterns with a BoomTown Score of 39/100. While not among the fastest-growing cities right now, the data shows job growth (+4.97% employment growth) as the strongest indicator. Markets can shift quickly, and our quarterly updates will capture any emerging trends.

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