This type of house is reshaping Portland’s neighborhoods, creating affordable homeownership

A wave of middle housing development is transforming Portland's housing market, offering more affordable options for homebuyers. This type of development involves building multiple smaller homes on a single lot, which helps increase housing supply and affordability. Since the implementation of the Residential Infill Project in 2021, over 1,400 middle housing units have been permitted. The average cost of a new middle housing home in 2024 is $614,000, significantly lower than single-family homes, providing opportunities for buyers to build equity and long-term wealth.