Question 1

Is Portland, OR 97212 or Portland, OR 97266 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Portland, OR 97266 is cheaper. The median home price in Portland, OR 97212 is approximately $792,400 and in Portland, OR 97266 it is approximately $381,900 — a difference of $410,500.

Question 2

Is Portland, OR 97212 or Portland, OR 97266 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Portland, OR 97266 is more walkable. Portland, OR 97212 has a Walk Score of 15/100 and Portland, OR 97266 has a Walk Score of 30/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Portland, OR 97212 or Portland, OR 97266?

Accepted Answer

Portland, OR 97212 has higher-rated schools. Portland, OR 97212 has a school rating of 8.3/10 and Portland, OR 97266 has a rating of 8.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Portland, OR 97212 or Portland, OR 97266?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Portland, OR 97212	Portland, OR 97266
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$792K	$382K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$126K ✓ Higher income	$67K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	15/100	30/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	41/100 ✓ Better transit	33/100
Bike Score	44/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	18 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	8.3/10	8.3/10
Best for	Families seeking good schoolsYoung professionals who can commuteHome buyers looking for stable neighborhoods	young professionalsstudentsremote workers

Portland, OR 97212 vs Portland, OR 97266

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