Pearl District, Portland, OR97209

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$365,000
6.9% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$84,100
37.6% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
114
16.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
-1.0%
Median Rent
$1,400
17.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,530
2.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,380
3.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,500
15.5% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Pearl District, Portland, OR

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Pearl District, Portland, OR is 114. This is a increase of 16.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$412,000-3.0%
Listing Count
2565.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.8%5.0%
Days on Market
11416.0%
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Demographics — Pearl District, Portland, OR

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pearl District, Portland, OR has a population of 21,700, which has increased by 23.6% over the past 5 years. Pearl District, Portland, OR is a less popular place for families, as children make up 3.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 66.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 31.2% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
21,70023.6%
% Under 18
3.0%-11.8%
% Seniors
15.1%-5.6%
% WFH
31.2%178.6%
% w/ College Degree
66.3%-2.8%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Pearl District, Portland, OR is a predominantly white area, with 71.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Pearl District, Portland, OR is hispanic, making up 8.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.3% of the population in Pearl District, Portland, OR, and this percentage has increased by 9.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
71.8%-6.0%
% Black
5.2%15.6%
% Hispanic
8.3%2.5%
% Asian
8.2%51.9%
% Foreign Born
13.3%9.9%
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Mortgage and Risk — Pearl District, Portland, OR

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 141 mortgage originations in Pearl District, Portland, OR, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Pearl District, Portland, OR. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
141
% Conventional Loans
95.0%
% Government Loans
5.0%
% Investor Loans
3.0%
% Second Loans
6.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
4.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Pearl District, Portland, OR

Pearl District, Portland, OR lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
1,591
Total Units Section 8
1,589
% Rentals under Section 8
14.4%
% Occupied Section 8
86.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$560$1,530$2,090
2 Bedroom$10$2,380$2,390
3 Bedroom$780$2,500$3,280
4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,850

Affordability — Pearl District, Portland, OR

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio5
Median Home Price$365,000
Median Household Income$84,100

Pearl District, Portland, OR — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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