Out of the 366 metropolitan areas analyzed by the Business Journal, Portland now ranks 22nd largest. It seems that 81 people per day are discovering what we have been fortunate to know all along - Portland pretty much rocks. In just one year, Portland's population increased by 28,704. Hmmmm, I am feeling inspired to perform my own study of the recent transplants to break down the ratio of young professionals versus hipsters. Albeit, according to a recent poll by Yahoo Travel, Portland ranks #2 of America's best cities for hipsters.
Fun facts about the Rose City:
- The name "Portland" was determined by a toss of a coin by two original settlers Asa Lovejoy of Boston, Massachusetts and Francis Pettygrove of Portland, Maine. Pettygrove won the toss (best 2 out of 3). Check out the coin, the "Portland Penny" which is on display in the lobby of the Oregon Historical Society.
- We are truly in "Beervana". Portland is home to 28 breweries, making us the single largest beer-producing city the world - take that Cologne Germany!
- Oregon is one of two states where you can't pump your own gas - major perk during the rainy season.
- No sales tax! Although we still pay our share in property and income tax which equates to about the same amount when compared to other states.
- If you see someone with an umbrella, they are most likely not a local.
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