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February 2022

2022 Cost of Living report

The cost of living has increased faster than incomes, particularly for middle- and lower-income households, disproportionately affecting diverse communities
February 2021

2021 State of the Economy

This year’s report helps our community better understand the impacts of the pandemic, recession and true state of our economy as we chart a roadmap to economic recovery.
February 2021

2021 Household Tax Burden report

This report looks at the total impact that new local taxes are having on Portland area households and how that compares to other peer regions.
February 2020

2020 State of the Economy

This is the longest economic expansion in U.S. history. The concern of a recession began in late 2018, but confident consumers have fueled continued growth.
February 2020

2020 Housing Affordability report

This report takes a closer look at housing affordability across the greater Portland region. The demand for housing has outpaced new supply, and prices of homes and rents have increased, most acutely in the greater Portland region.
June 2019

2019 International Trade Report

  Oregon’s State of Trade This report, produced by the Portland Business Alliance, Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA) and the Value of Jobs coalition, with research conducted by ECONorthwest, tracks the […]
March 2018

2012 Land Availability Report

  2012 Land Availability – Limited Options The Value of Jobs Coalition believes that quality of life begins with a good job and that a thriving economy creates the foundation […]
March 2018

2017 Economic Check-up: Prosperity and Productivity

  Prosperity & Productivity Report Home  //  Portland’s Story  //  Prosperity & Productivity  //  Opportunity & Affordability  //  Workforce & Investment Climate  //  What This Means This category of economic indices measures output and productivity, income […]
February 2018

2018 Economic Check-Up: Prosperity and Productivity

  Prosperity & Productivity Report Home  //  Portland’s Story  //  East Multnomah County  //  Prosperity & Productivity  //  Opportunity & Affordability  //  Workforce & Investment Climate  //  Why This MattersThis category […]