LOCATION_DATA: PORTLAND, OR

Surviving the
Portland Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Portland is different. From the too many polycules to the niche difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Niche

GHOSTING RATE

45%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

0.97:1

AVG VCI SCORE

What's this?→

6.0 / 10

The "Portland Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is craft beer, rain, highly specific lifestyle compatibility., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the OR area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Too many polycules" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Portland has a VCI Score of 6.0. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Portland, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 65% of users."

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