#9: Portland, OR

One of the fastest growing areas in the U.S., Portland is now the third-largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Portland is often hailed as a new center for youth culture and independent music, and is home to more microbreweries than any city in the country.

Quick Facts

Average Salary for IT Workers: $70,000
Population: 538,544
High School Graduates: 57.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 32.6%
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 23.1
Homeownership Rate: 55.8%

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