NEIGHBORHOOD
Pleasant Valley
Oregon · Portland · 16,881 residents · 5.76 sq mi
The short version
With 16,881 people, Pleasant Valley is a neighborhood in Portland. There are 2,931 people per square mile. Median rent is $2,151 a month. Median home value sits at $493,270. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 71% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Pleasant Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,881
Population density
2,931 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.76 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,816
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,491
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Other services6.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Public administration4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$493,270
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,151
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.95 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(10,016)
Black5.3%(892)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,629)
Asian18.6%(3,148)
Other7.1%(1,196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(10,016)
Black5.3%(892)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,629)
Asian18.6%(3,148)
Other7.1%(1,196)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
19.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon?
Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon has about 16,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon?
The typical household in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon earns about $88,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon expensive?
In Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $493,270, and the typical rent is about $2,151 a month.
How educated are people in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon?
About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon?
About 10.7% of people in Pleasant Valley, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.
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PortlandDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024