{"id":78952,"date":"2022-10-31T11:48:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T18:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=78952"},"modified":"2024-03-15T14:37:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T21:37:12","slug":"where-people-leaving-portland-are-considering-moving-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/where-people-leaving-portland-are-considering-moving-to\/","title":{"rendered":"People Leaving Portland Are Looking to Move to These 10 Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to 650,500 people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30772\/OR\/Portland\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Portland, OR<\/a>, is a unique city known for its coffee, hipster culture, and craft beer scene. In Portland, the locals enjoy a wide range of delicious cuisines, plenty of recreational activities in and near the city, and many local shops and art galleries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Redfin data, 81% of Portland homebuyers searched to stay within the Portland metropolitan area. But if you&#8217;ve grown tired of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/OR\/Portland\/6\/30772\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Portland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, know that there are plenty of others who are considering relocating as well. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30772\/OR\/Portland\/housing-market#migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">top 10 destinations that people leaving Portland have searched to relocate to<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78959 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Portland-Migration-Outbound-10.22.jpg\" alt=\"Portland outbound migration map\" width=\"498\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Portland-Migration-Outbound-10.22.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Portland-Migration-Outbound-10.22-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Portland-Migration-Outbound-10.22-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Portland-Migration-Outbound-10.22-436x300.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Seattle, WA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top destination people moving out of Portland are looking to relocate to is Seattle, WA. With a median home sale price of $840,000, this popular destination has caught the eye of thousands of Portland-based residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to 741,500 people, Seattle is famous for its coffee culture and its grunge music scene. The Emerald City is known for being the home of the Seahawks, the Space Needle, and Pike Place Market. Popular activities for those <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/WA\/Seattle\/6\/16163\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Seattle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include hiking, camping, and kayaking. There are also many museums, a wide range of both casual and fine dining options, and so much more to explore in the Seattle area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16163\/WA\/Seattle\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Seattle, WA<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16163\/WA\/Seattle\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Seattle, WA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend.jpg\" alt=\"People leaving Portland for Bend, OR\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Bend-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Bend, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are also considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1543\/OR\/Bend\/housing-market#migration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">leaving Portland for Bend, OR<\/a>, which has a median home sale price of $718,450. With so many people searching to move here from Portland, you definitely aren&#8217;t alone if this city has caught your attention too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend is a beautiful mountain town located at the base of the Cascades along the Deschutes River. With its many rivers, mountains, hiking trails, and lakes, Bend is the perfect place for adventure lovers. 97,000 people are currently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/OR\/Bend\/6\/1543\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Bend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it&#8217;s no wonder more people are looking to move to this gorgeous area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1543\/OR\/Bend\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Bend, OR<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1543\/OR\/Bend\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Bend, OR<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People leaving Portland are looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CA\/Los-Angeles\/6\/11203\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move to Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the median sale price is $975,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles is a city like no other, with its perfect year-round weather and its status as the epicenter of the entertainment industry. 4 million people from all over the world have come to LA to work, live, and prosper. The city is made up of over 80 ethnically diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own unique identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11203\/CA\/Los-Angeles\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11203\/CA\/Los-Angeles\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix neighborhood aerial view\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Phoenix-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Phoenix, AZ<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People moving out of Portland are also searching to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/AZ\/Phoenix\/6\/14240\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relocate to Phoenix, AZ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has a median home sale price of $430,000. This city has caught the eye of many Portland-area homebuyers, making it one of the top destinations they&#8217;re considering calling home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to 1.7 million residents, Phoenix is one of the most populous cities in the US and is known for its hot climate. However, the city has much more to offer than just its weather. It\u2019s also a hub of Southwestern culture, food, and scenery. Additionally, Phoenix is home to close to 200 parks and offers ample job opportunities and outdoor recreation. Finally, the city boasts incredible art and architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14240\/AZ\/Phoenix\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Phoenix, AZ<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14240\/AZ\/Phoenix\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) San Jose, CA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median sale price of $1,200,000, San Jose, CA was the fifth most popular destination for Portland-area residents looking to move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city of San Jose is known as &#8220;Silicon Valley&#8221; because of the many headquarters of technology companies such as IBM, Apple, and Google located there. The city is home to 1 million people and is known for its incredible weather, suburban neighborhoods, and natural beauty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17420\/CA\/San-Jose\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in San Jose, CA<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17420\/CA\/San-Jose\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in San Jose, CA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene.jpg\" alt=\"Eugene, OR\" width=\"1200\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene-227x150.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene-953x630.jpg 953w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Eugene-454x300.jpg 454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Eugene, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on the list is Eugene, OR, which has a median home sale price of $497,260, compared to $549,000 in Portland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley. With 170,500 residents <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/OR\/Eugene\/6\/6142\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Eugene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s the third-most populous city in Oregon. There are plenty of parks and trails for hiking, biking, and walking, as well as a charming downtown with many restaurants and bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6142\/OR\/Eugene\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Eugene, OR<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6142\/OR\/Eugene\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Eugene, OR<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Dallas, TX<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another city that people leaving Portland are searching to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/TX\/Dallas\/6\/30794\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move to is Dallas, TX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a median home sale price of $405,000, hundreds of Portland-area homebuyers have considered making the move here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Dallas, you can wear cowboy boots and stilettos and fit right in among the city&#8217;s 1.34 million residents. Dallas has a storied football franchise, a glittering city skyline, historical intrigue, and museums galore. If you\u2019re thinking of moving from Portland to the Big D, you\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30794\/TX\/Dallas\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Dallas, TX<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30794\/TX\/Dallas\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Dallas, TX<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria.jpg\" alt=\"People leaving Portland for Astoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-Astoria-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) Astoria, OR<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people leaving Portland have searched to move to the Astoria area, making it the 8th most popular city. If you\u2019ve also thought about moving here, know that the median home sale price is $490,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, located on the Columbian River a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This small Oregon coast town is home to only 10,000 people and is known for its long legacy of fur trading and fishing. A fun fact about Astoria is the city was the setting of the classic 1985 film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Goonies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/837\/OR\/Astoria\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Astoria, OR<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/837\/OR\/Astoria\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Astoria, OR<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9) Spokane, WA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming in at number 9 on the list is Spokane, WA. With a median sale price of $380,000, there are hundreds of people leaving Portland who are looking to relocate here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to 219,000 people, Spokane sits on the east side of Washington state, along the beautiful Spokane River and Falls. As a four-season city, Spokane is stunning and offers a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities year-round. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/WA\/Spokane\/6\/17154\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Spokane<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides the best of both worlds for those who enjoy a larger city with a small-town feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17154\/WA\/Spokane\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in Spokane, WA<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17154\/WA\/Spokane\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in Spokane, WA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego.jpg\" alt=\"Pacific Beach in San Diego at sunset\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/People-leaving-Portland-for-San-Diego-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10) San Diego, CA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there&#8217;s San Diego, CA. If you&#8217;re hoping to buy a home here, keep in mind the median sale price is $850,000. This city has definitely caught the eye of those looking to leave the Portland area with hundreds of people searching to relocate to this beautiful beach city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/CA\/San-Diego\/6\/16904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">San Diego is known for<\/a> its gorgeous scenery, great climate, and fascinating attractions &#8211; which are a major draw for its 1.4 million residents. The city has a strong sense of community, world-class dining, professional sports teams, and so many entertainment options. San Diego is also a great place to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and biking because of its white sand beaches, spacious parks, and rugged mountain peaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16904\/CA\/San-Diego\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes for sale in San Diego, CA<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16904\/CA\/San-Diego\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments for rent in San Diego, CA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Methodology:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Median home sale price from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/us-housing-market#migration\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Housing Market data<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and migration figures from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30772\/OR\/Portland\/housing-market#migration\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portland Migration &amp; Relocation Trends<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, October 2022.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People moving out of Portland are considering relocating to cities like Bend, Phoenix, and San Diego. 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