Metro areas in Oregon: income, rent and home values
Oregon has 8 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Portland, OR with 2.5 million residents. Household incomes are highest in Portland, OR ($99,767). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Bend, OR (29.2%) and the largest in Medford, OR (36.4%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Bend, OR (+30.1%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 2,541,771 | $99,767 | $1,799 | $575,500 | 31.4% |
| Salem, OR | 445,814 | $85,726 | $1,599 | $448,300 | 31.8% |
| Eugene, OR | 381,584 | $74,401 | $1,475 | $460,900 | 34.8% |
| Bend, OR | 266,376 | $96,705 | $1,754 | $666,100 | 29.2% |
| Medford, OR | 221,795 | $76,054 | $1,500 | $434,400 | 36.4% |
| Albany, OR | 132,843 | $73,408 | $1,368 | $416,100 | 29.5% |
| Corvallis, OR | 97,728 | $79,408 | $1,644 | $557,100 | 36.2% |
| Grants Pass, OR | 87,867 | $58,098 | $1,333 | $425,700 | 31.2% |
Includes 1 metro area that cross into neighboring states.
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Oregon at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Oregon for renters?+
Bend, OR, where renters spend a median 29.2% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Oregon has the highest income?+
Portland, OR, with a median household income of $99,767 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Oregon?+
8 metropolitan statistical areas in Oregon have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.