Best Cities for Families in Oregon (2026)

Portland is the #1 ranked city in Oregon with 93.00 (family score). This ranking includes 111 Oregon cities with available data.

#1
Portland
93.00
Pop. 642,715
#2
Beaverton
83.90
Pop. 97,502
#3
Cannon Beach
80.90
Pop. 1,368
#4
Eugene
76.70
Pop. 177,520
#5
Ashland
73.30
Pop. 21,343
#6
Lincoln City
71.50
Pop. 9,890
#7
Salem
70.60
Pop. 176,666
#8
Astoria
70.60
Pop. 10,162
#9
Hillsboro
69.70
Pop. 107,050
#10
Tigard
69.10
Pop. 55,395
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All 111 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationFamily Score
1Portland642,71593.00
2Beaverton97,50283.90
3Cannon Beach1,36880.90
4Eugene177,52076.70
5Ashland21,34373.30
6Lincoln City9,89071.50
7Salem176,66670.60
8Astoria10,16270.60
9Hillsboro107,05069.70
10Tigard55,39569.10
11Talent6,27168.80
12Medford85,79467.90
13Forest Grove26,40667.90
14Rockaway Beach1,57767.90
15Lakeview3,04367.00
16Gresham112,81867.00
17Corvallis60,42466.70
18Hood River8,36066.10
19Fairview10,62766.10
20Bend101,47265.50
21Warrenton6,29765.50
22Tualatin27,71064.80
23Coos Bay15,86763.30
24Milwaukie21,25663.00
25Newport10,39361.80
26Klamath Falls21,87961.20
27The Dalles15,97360.90
28North Plains3,39360.60
29Independence10,08860.60
30Oregon City37,48260.30
31Jacksonville2,99160.30
32Gladstone11,98659.70
33Seaside7,21059.10
34Ontario11,72858.20
35Tillamook5,22957.60
36Philomath5,53757.00
37Grants Pass39,18356.70
38Phoenix4,38356.10
39Reedsport4,31756.10
40Springfield61,64256.10
41Sutherlin8,57455.80
42Sunriver1,42955.50
43King City5,07854.50
44Cornelius13,70053.90
45Cottage Grove10,63053.60
46Redmond35,16153.00
47Toledo3,54752.40
48Pendleton17,07052.40
49St. Helens14,15252.10
50Albany56,77350.30
51Dallas17,21450.30
52McMinnville34,49350.30
53La Grande13,05949.40
54Gervais2,58849.40
55Rogue River2,09249.10
56Canby18,10349.10
57Estacada4,87848.80
58Pilot Rock1,22048.50
59Lake Oswego40,36748.20
60Junction City6,92648.20
61Burns2,73647.90
62Stayton8,22347.90
63Rainier1,85947.00
64Banks2,09246.40
65Woodburn26,84546.40
66Madras7,59646.10
67Lebanon18,97845.50
68Roseburg23,77344.80
69Sherwood20,22744.80
70Central Point19,18344.20
71Yamhill1,17943.60
72Molalla10,16843.60
73Prineville11,18743.60
74Eagle Point9,78342.70
75Bandon3,32342.40
76North Bend10,23141.80
77Clatskanie2,19841.50
78Mount Angel3,40541.50
79Hermiston19,40640.90
80Scappoose8,09939.40
81Florence9,48339.40
82Umatilla7,53139.10
83Keizer39,01338.80
84West Linn27,06538.50
85Aumsville4,22038.50
86Carlton2,37838.20
87Silverton10,44538.20
88Monmouth11,17637.60
89Sweet Home9,97736.70
90John Day1,54336.70
91Columbia City1,80636.70
92Oakridge3,19736.40
93Nyssa3,22036.10
94Coquille4,01934.50
95Sandy12,73834.50
96Brookings6,73334.50
97Enterprise2,14534.20
98Hubbard3,42134.20
99Myrtle Creek3,49533.90
100Baker City10,17732.40
101Amity1,97232.40
102Boardman3,95530.90
103Coburg1,54129.70
104Milton-Freewater7,09629.40
105Turner3,10727.30
106Winston5,66327.30
107Gold Beach2,45526.70
108Vernonia2,71625.80
109Gearhart1,95924.80
110Hines1,62916.70
111Stanfield1,9566.10

Methodology

Cities in Oregon are ranked by family score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best cities for families in oregon?
Portland ranks #1 with 93.00 (family score).
What are the top 5 best cities for families in oregon?
1. Portland (93.00), 2. Beaverton (83.90), 3. Cannon Beach (80.90), 4. Eugene (76.70), 5. Ashland (73.30)
How many cities in Oregon are ranked?
This ranking includes 111 cities in Oregon with available data.

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