Life in Portland, Oregon
Cascadia Health is headquartered in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Working for Cascadia means getting to enjoy all that Portland has to offer. Known for its progressive values, arts scene, food culture, and natural beauty, Portland is a great place to call home.
Portland by the Numbers
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Cascadia Health locations in the Portland area
Cascadia is headquartered in Portland and has many locations in the Portland area, including locations in the nearby cities of Tigard, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Wilsonville, Gresham, Wood Village, and Gladstone, spanning four counties. That includes our four health centers located in both Portland and Milwaukie.
2.51 million
people living in the Portland metro area
Portland’s size means it has the amenities of a larger city (international airport, robust transportation system, major sports teams) with the charm, lower cost of living, and community feel of a smaller city.
1 hour, 30 minutes
length of the drive from Portland to either the Oregon Coast or Mount Hood
Living in Portland means you are always mere minutes away from outdoor recreation activities. From skiing on Mount Hood, to surfing on the Oregon Coast, to hiking in the Columbia River Gorge (less than 30 minutes away from the city), living in Portland provides endless opportunities to explore the outdoors.
There are plenty of opportunities to be outdoors inside the city, too. Portland features more than 10,000 acres of parks, and 90 percent of Portland residents live within a 10-minute walk of a public park. The city is also home to one of the nation’s largest urban forests, Forest Park, which features more than 80 miles of hiking trails.
90
neighborhoods in Portland
Portland’s distinct neighborhoods are a big reason why Portlanders feel a strong sense of community even while living in a larger city. Each neighborhood has a unique flavor, with most boasting plenty of small, locally-owned businesses, entertainment and recreation opportunities, fantastic restaurants, and natural areas.
#22
Portland’s ranking on a list of the best places to live in the U.S.
Portland consistently makes the list of the best places to live in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and was ranked #22 in the 2022 version of the list. Portland ranks highly in metrics like affordability, desirability, and quality of life.
Portland’s also been named the Best Foodie City in the U.S. and the Best City for Vegans and Vegetarians. It ranks #7 on a list of the best cities for book lovers in the U.S., #5 on a list of cities for coffee lovers, #3 on a list of cities for outdoor lovers, #4 on a list of cities with the most small businesses, #2 on a list of best cities for cyclists, and #3 on a list of the most quirky cities in the U.S.