This is a real concern of many people when deciding where to live. Portland is much less cosmopolitan than many large American cities. I have more than one non

This is a real concern of many people when deciding where to live. Portland is much less cosmopolitan than many large American cities. I have more than one non-white friend who found Portland to be a very uncomfortable place to live due to casual racism and a general feeling of alienation, especially in comparison with cities like New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.