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Southwest Hills

Oregon · Portland · 6,996 residents · 2.003 sq mi
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The short version

Southwest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,110. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $994,179. Households here earn about 63% more than the Portland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southwest Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,996
Population density
3,493 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,110
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,609
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$994,179
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,682
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(5,338)
Black3.5%(243)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(345)
Asian7.2%(507)
Other8%(563)
Diversity Score50.3%(3,519)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(5,338)
Black3.5%(243)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(345)
Asian7.2%(507)
Other8%(563)
Diversity Score50.3%(3,519)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
10.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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SOUTHWEST HILLS VS
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Income$147,590same
Home value$1,322,176+33%
Population6,456−8%
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SOUTHWEST HILLS VS
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Income$154,993+5%
Home value$977,499−2%
Population6,992same
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Income$148,126same
Home value$1,665,885+68%
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Income$154,542+4%
Home value$1,135,063+14%
Population7,562+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon?

Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon has about 6,996 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon earns about $148,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $994,179, and the typical rent is about $1,682 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon?

About 80.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon?

About 7.0% of people in Southwest Hills, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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