Portland, OR

Portland, OR

Updated April 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$694K

Median Price

61/100

Walk Score

8.4/10

Schools

8 min

to Portland, OR

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
D+Quietness
50/100
D+Safety
55/100
CWalkability
61/100
B+Schools
84/100
ACommute
100/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

This neighborhood offers good schools, a short commute to downtown Portland, and decent walkability, but the home price to income ratio is high and the cost of living can squeeze your budget. It’s worth a closer look if you can stretch your finances, but you’ll want to weigh the price against your income and lifestyle needs.

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The Good

  • Highly-rated public schools (average 8.4/10), Close to downtown (8‑minute commute), Good mix of walkable streets and bike lanes, Reasonable transit options for a city neighborhood

Real Talk

  • !Home values (~$694k) are much higher than the median income ($89k), making affordability a real concern, Crime rates in the area can vary block to block; check specific streets before moving, Parking can be scarce, especially in mixed-use areas, Living in a dense city means more noise and traffic, which may affect quietness
  • $Annual property taxes around $11k (1.6% of home value), HOA or condo fees up to $200/month in some developments, Utilities and municipal services tend to be above the national average

Best For

Families looking for good schoolsRemote workers needing city proximityYoung professionals who can afford the costPeople who value bike and walkable neighborhoods

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Portland, OR

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

Verify with real-time data

Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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