Question 1

Is Portland, OR 97217 or Portland, OR 97266 cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Portland, OR 97266 is cheaper. The median home price in Portland, OR 97217 is approximately $535,800 and in Portland, OR 97266 it is approximately $381,900 — a difference of $153,900.

Question 2

Is Portland, OR 97217 or Portland, OR 97266 more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Portland, OR 97217 is more walkable. Portland, OR 97217 has a Walk Score of 30/100 and Portland, OR 97266 has a Walk Score of 30/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Portland, OR 97217 or Portland, OR 97266?

Accepted Answer

Portland, OR 97217 has higher-rated schools. Portland, OR 97217 has a school rating of 8.6/10 and Portland, OR 97266 has a rating of 8.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Portland, OR 97217 or Portland, OR 97266?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Portland, OR 97217	Portland, OR 97266
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$536K	$382K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$102K ✓ Higher income	$67K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	30/100	30/100
Transit Score	35/100 ✓ Better transit	33/100
Bike Score	N/A	18/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	11 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	8.6/10 ✓ Better schools	8.3/10
Best for	Families with school‑age kidsCommuters to downtown PortlandHigh‑earning professionals	young professionalsstudentsremote workers

Portland, OR 97217 vs Portland, OR 97266

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