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Portland, OR
Portland · OR 97212
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.3/10
Schools
25 min
to Downtown Portland
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
B+Schools
83/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score56/100
Our Take
Portland 97212 is a solid, family-friendly neighborhood with excellent schools and a strong local economy. It does have a high cost of living and limited walkability, but for commuters and those valuing good schools it’s a solid choice.
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The Good
- ✓Top-rated public schools
- ✓High median income and strong job prospects
- ✓Easy commute to downtown Portland
- ✓Abundant parks and outdoor recreation
Real Talk
- !High housing costs and rent
- !Limited walkability and nightlife
- !Traffic congestion during peak hours
- !Property taxes and HOA fees can be steep
- $HOA fees for many neighborhoods
- $Higher-than-average property taxes
- $Potential maintenance costs for older homes
- $Annual utility costs higher than city average
Best For
Families with school-age kidsProfessional commutersEducated young adultsPet owners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Portland, OR
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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