Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Milo's Espresso
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Rock
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Park Place Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bobablastic
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Somus Boba Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jenni's Sacred Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffeinated Culture Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Origin's
Coffee Shop
Ozzie's Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Delirium
Coffee Shop
Sweet Betty's Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee's On
Coffee Shop
Heavenly Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Regal Division Street Stadium 13
Cinema
Caberet II
Nightclub
Gresham Cinema & Wunderland
Cinema
Club 205 Tavern
Nightclub
The Venue Gentleman's Club
Nightclub
King Pins
Bowling Alley
Mount Hood Theatre
Cinema
Online Order Pickup
Attraction
Walker Stadium
Stadium
Luuwit View Splash Pad
Water Park
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Century 16
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) A+
Happy Deli
Deli
Fortune Star Lounge
Bar
Burgerville
Fast Food
Time Out Pub
Bar
Ichi Teriyaki
Fast Food
Division Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Lariat Tavern
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Kelli's Cafe
Bar
Maddy's
Deli
Dukes Bar and Grill
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Enchilada Express
Fast Food
Sami's Deli
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Deli Barn
Fast Food
Pub 181
Bar
Speakeasy Lounge
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Gresham Fitness Nutrition
Gym
Cascade Athletic Club
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Family of Grace
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Sunrise Taekwando
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
BFit
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Senior Helpers
Community Centre
Center For The Arts Plaza
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Gresham Senior Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Su Casa Super Mercado
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Europa PDX
Grocery Store
Franz Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Tienda Mexicana Gonzalez Bros.
Grocery Store
Original Steer Meat Market
Butcher
Cash & Carry
Grocery Store
Black Street Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Imperial Euro Market
Grocery Store
Roman Russian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Franz Bakery Outlet Store
Bakery
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Lillian's Natural Marketplace
Grocery Store
Jazzy Bagels
Bakery
Lily Market Oriental Food and Gifts
Grocery Store
Longs Seafood Market
Seafood
ABC Produce
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (11) B
Lynchwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Monkey King Playhouse
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Parklane Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gilbert HydroPark
Park
Rockwood Central Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Vance Park
Park
Gates Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Shops (15) A-
Aaron's
Furniture
Tan Republic
Beauty
Ross
Department Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bi-Mart
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
C Mart
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Roll Your Own Mart
Convenience Store
Highland Hair Design
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Food Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Sally Beauty Supply
Beauty
Good Neighbor Market
Convenience Store
Nature's Pet
Pets
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Alameda (A+)

2. Ross Island (A+)

3. Arbor Lodge (A+)

4. Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill (A+)

5. Eastmoreland (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Centennial.
Public Transit Stops (53)
Stops & Stations A+
Southeast 162nd & Tibbets
Bus Stop
Southeast 162nd & Tibbets
Bus Stop
Southeast 162nd & Division
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 162nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 162nd
Bus Stop
Southeast 162nd & Division
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 165th
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 156th
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 165th
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 156th
Bus Stop
3700 Block Southeast 162nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 160th
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 157th
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 160th
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 157th
Bus Stop
Southeast 162nd & Grant
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 156th
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 162nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 168th
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 154th
Bus Stop
2000 Block SE162nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Powell & 164th
Bus Stop
16900 Block Southeast Division
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 151st
Bus Stop
Southeast Division & 152nd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Eastmoreland (A+)

2. University Park (A+)

3. Sunderland (A+)

4. Linnton (A)

5. Haden Island (A)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Centennial is 119/100 - which is 7% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Old Town-Chinatown (A-)

2. Haden Island (B+)

3. Centennial (B)

4. Powellhurst (C+)

5. Sunderland (C+)

crime F

Centennial crime rates are 10,526 per 100k, which is 221% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
9,408 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,117 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alameda (C-)

2. Bridlemile (C-)

3. Forest Park (C-)

4. Homestead (C-)

5. Linnton (C-)

employment C

The median income in Centennial is $51,060 - which is 4% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$51,060 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Roseway (A+)

2. Pleasant Valley (A+)

3. Reed (A+)

4. Woodlawn (A+)

5. Sellwood-Moreland (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Columbia Clinic Urgent Care
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Bi-Mart
Pharmacy
Working Class Acupuncture
Doctor
Brookside Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
Safeway
Pharmacy
Providence Express Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Great Grins for Kids
Dentist
SmileKeepers
Dentist
Stark Street Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Wallace Medical Concern Rockwood Medical Clinic
Clinic
Sav-on
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Providence Express Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Safeway
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Concordia (A+)

2. Cully (A+)

3. Powellhurst (A+)

4. Argay (A+)

5. Brentwood-Darlington (A+)

housing A

Centennial home prices are $279,580 - which is 13% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$279,580 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
41% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Pleasant Valley (A+)

2. Bridgeton (A+)

3. Arbor Lodge (A+)

4. Eastmoreland (A+)

5. Cathedral Park (A+)

schools F

The Centennial graduation rate is 72% - which is 15% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Serendipity Center
Wood Elementary
Patrick Lynch Elementary
Meadows Elementary
Oliver Elementary School
Parklane Elementary School
Arthur Academy
Portland Adventist Elementary School
Alder Elementary School
Harmony Montessori School
Morningstar Montessori House Of Children
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Glenfair Elementary School
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Gilbert Park Elementary School
Hollydale Elementary School
Hauton B Lee Middle School
Mill Park Elementary School
West Powellhurst Elementary School
Hartley Elementary School
Alice Ott Middle School
Davis Elementary School
Menlo Park Elementary School
Ron Russell Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Serendipity Center
Centennial High School
Rosemary Anderson High School East
Centennial Park School
Open School East
David Douglas High School
Center For Advanced Learning
Reynolds Learning Academy
Metro East Web Academy
Portland Christian Schools
Portland Adventist Academy
Gresham High School
Portland Youthbuilders
Columbia Christian Schools
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Brooklyn (A+)

2. Alameda (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Southwest Hills (A+)

5. Pearl District (A+)

ratings D

Centennial has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Linnton (A+)

2. Roseway (A+)

3. Cathedral Park (A+)

4. Brooklyn (A+)

5. Creston-Kenilworth (A+)

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Centennial Area Facts

  • Centennial has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Centennial crime rates are 49% higher than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Centennial is 14% lower than the Portland average

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Centennial? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lynchwood Park
      Unknown Name
      Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
      Unknown Name
      Monkey King Playhouse
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Regal Division Street Stadium 13
      Caberet II
      Gresham Cinema & Wunderland
      Club 205 Tavern
      The Venue Gentleman's Club
      King Pins
      Mount Hood Theatre
      Online Order Pickup

      Food & Drink

      Happy Deli
      Fortune Star Lounge
      Burgerville
      Time Out Pub
      Ichi Teriyaki
      Division Liquor
      Subway
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Centennial? Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Centennial.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Centennial? The cost of living in Centennial is 119/100 - which is 7% higher than Oregon.
      Centennial
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Portland
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Centennial? Centennial crime rates are 10,526, which are 221% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      10,526 per 100k people

      353% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      353% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Centennial? The median income in Centennial is $51,060 which is 4% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $51,0608% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,77824% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Centennial a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente
      Doernbecher Children's Hospital
      Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
      Kohler Pavilion
      Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
      Providence Portland Medical Center
      OHSU - Doernbecher Emergency

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Community Compounding Pharmacy
      Fairley's
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Northwest Fertility Center
      Namaste Integrative Medicine
      Comprehensive Pain Clinic of Portland
      Insights to Health
      Element
      Therapia
      8 Hearts
      King Chiropractic

      A Housing

      What are Centennial home prices? Centennial home prices are $279,580 - which is 13% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $279,58051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22629% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Centennial have good schools? The Centennial graduation rate is 72% - which is 15% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      48% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Centennial a good place to live? Centennial has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      4 total surveys

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