Livability Score

71
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (73) A+
Water Avenue Coffee
Coffee Shop
Happy Cup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Good Earth Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bento Coffee & Cookie
Coffee Shop
Turkey Place
Coffee Shop
Flower Temple Cafe
Coffee Shop
Revolución
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kobos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Via Delizia on Broadway
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bridgetown Caffe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Zone
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffe Umbria
Coffee Shop
Anna's Chocolate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kure
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Azar Indulgences
Coffee Shop
Moberi
Coffee Shop
Bridge City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (26) A+
Wells Fargo History Exhibit
Museum
Keller Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery
Theatre Arts
Portland Police Museum
Museum
Bottle & Bottega
Theatre Arts
Oregon Historical Society
Museum
Newmark Theatre
Theatre Arts
Dolores Winningstad Theatre
Theatre Arts
Brunish Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Bowl
Theatre Arts
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Salmon Street Springs
Attraction
Portland Art Museum
Museum
Belluschi Building
Museum
Mark Building
Museum
Regal Cinemas Pioneer Place 6
Cinema
Portland Spirit Dock
Attraction
KGW Studio on the Square
Attraction
Regal Cinemas Fox Tower 10
Cinema
5th Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Museum
Kasa
Nightclub
Nation Tours
Attraction
Living Room Theaters
Cinema
Oregon Maritime Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (183) A+
Rose's Deli
Deli
Potbelly
Fast Food
Katie's Cafe
Fast Food
Gilini's Deli Style Restaurant
Fast Food
Café Portlandia
Fast Food
India Chaat House
Fast Food
Saigon Kitchen
Fast Food
Las Cazuelas
Fast Food
Bistro by Truss
Bar
Beastro
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Laughing Planet
Fast Food
Pizza Schmizza
Fast Food
Outtakes Quick Cuisine
Fast Food
Rice Junkies
Fast Food
Veggie Grill
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Café Yumm!
Fast Food
Zaatar Lebanese Grill
Fast Food
Aprisa
Fast Food
The Whole Bowl
Fast Food
Sesame Donuts
Sweets
Fitness (8) A+
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
World Trade Center Conference Center
Community Centre
Elysian Ballroom
Community Centre
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom
Community Centre
Eliot Center
Community Centre
West End Theater
Community Centre
Sivers Center
Community Centre
The Cleaners
Community Centre
The United Methodist Church Center
Community Centre
Yoga Pearl
Gym
Urban Studio
Community Centre
Portland Indoor Soccer
Gym
TFW - Training for Warriors
Gym
Firebrand
Gym
The Evergreen
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Anarres Infoshop & Community Space
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
The John & Marlis Carson Center
Community Centre
Alma Education & Movement Space
Community Centre
Norse Hall
Community Centre
Yoga Bhoga
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Green Zebra Grocery
Grocery Store
Great Harvest
Bakery
Bowery Bagels
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Mother's Bistro's Bakery
Bakery
St. Honoré Boulangerie
Bakery
Little Red's Bakeshop
Bakery
Pearl Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Nola Doughnuts
Bakery
World Foods
Grocery Store
Bowery Bagels
Bakery
Ahara Rasa Ghee Company
Bakery
Sheridan Fruit Company
Grocery Store
Sweet Coco G
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Ken's Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Lovejoy Bakers
Bakery
Basics Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Zupan's
Grocery Store
Alessio
Bakery
Parks (15) A+
Terry Schrunk Plaza
Park
Keller Fountain Park
Park
Plaza Blocks
Park
Pettygrove Park
Park
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
South Park Blocks
Park
Mill Ends Park
Park
Lovejoy Fountain Park
Park
Printing Press Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Portland Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
O'Bryant Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
South Waterfront Park
Park
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
Hall and 14th Park
Park
Firehouse Theater Grounds
Park
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
North Park Blocks
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Duniway Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Portland Firefighters Park
Park
Shops (222) A+
Tower Sundries
Convenience Store
Kim's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Lubliner Florist
Florist
Eurocuts
Hairdresser
Greenleaf Sundries
Convenience Store
Eyes on You
Optician
Tower Sundry & News
Convenience Store
Stephen Vincent Jewelers
Fashion
Galloway's Gift & Sundries
Convenience Store
Happy Feet
Beauty
Style on 2nd
Hairdresser
Hair M
Hairdresser
Gary Swank Jewelers
Fashion
Gifford's Flowers
Florist
Natural Mart
Convenience Store
Vertigo Style
Hairdresser
The Art of Persia
Interior Decoration
Portland State Bookstore
Books
Blooms
Florist
Russ Gift & Sundries
Gift Shop
Grand Paradise Salon
Hairdresser
Golden Gift Jewelry
Fashion
Green Line Market
Convenience Store
Foot Traffic
Shoes
Hop City Market
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, 21.1% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (111)
Stops & Stations A+
Southwest Columbia between 5th & 4th
Bus Stop
Southwest Jefferson between 4th & 5th
Bus Stop
Southwest Jefferson & 5th
Bus Stop
Southwest 5th & Columbia
Bus Stop
Southwest Madison & 4th
Bus Stop
Southwest Columbia between 6th & 5th
Bus Stop
Southwest 5th & Clay
Bus Stop
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Transit Station
Southwest 5th & Madison
Bus Stop
Southwest 6th & Jefferson
Bus Stop
Southwest 6th & Columbia
Bus Stop
Southwest 5th & Market
Bus Stop
SW 6th & Madison
Transit Station
Southwest Columbia & 1st
Bus Stop
Southwest 6th & Clay
Bus Stop
Southwest Market & 5th
Transit Stop
Southwest Madison & 1st
Bus Stop
Southwest Jefferson & 1st
Bus Stop
Southwest 5th & Main
Bus Stop
Southwest 6th & Market
Bus Stop
Southwest Jefferson & Broadway
Bus Stop
Southwest 6th & Main
Bus Stop
Southwest Main & 2nd
Bus Stop
Southwest Main & 6th
Bus Stop
Southwest Salmon & 5th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.1% A
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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 C-

The cost of living in Downtown is 143/100 - which is 28% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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

Downtown crime rates are 8,567 per 100k, which is 161% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
7,658 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
909 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 Downtown is $49,632 - which is 7% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$49,632 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Columbia Square Dental
Dentist
Portland Police Bureau
Police
2nd & Madison Dental
Dentist
Emergency Tooth Doctor
Dentist
Gentle Dental
Dentist
ZoomCare
Clinic
Campus Public Safety
Police
Safeway
Pharmacy
Northwest Fertility Center
Doctor
Smile Direct Club
Dentist
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Central Drugs
Pharmacy
Thomas J. Flath
Dentist
Passport Health Portland Travel Clinic
Clinic
Bravo Smile
Dentist
Michael K. Setter
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advanced Dental Arts NW
Dentist
Weissman Dental
Dentist
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
The Portland Clinic
Clinic
Allergy Clinic
Doctor
Downtown Community Public Safety Office
Police
Pnrs Home Dialysis
Clinic
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 B

Downtown home prices are $462,350 - which is 87% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$462,350 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
52% A+
Home Affordability
9.3x (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 A+

The Downtown graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) B-
St James Child Development Center
Portland Chinese School
Northwest Academy
The International School
Emerson School
Cathedral School
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Ainsworth Elementary School
Metropolitan Learning Center
Abernethy Elementary School
Buckman Elementary School
Childpeace Montessori School
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Chapman Elementary School
Winterhaven School
St Thomas More School
Opal School Of The Portland Children'S Museum
Da Vinci Middle School
Hosford Middle School
Class Academy
Pacific Crest Community School
Irvington Elementary School
L'Etoile French Immersion School
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
High Schools (3) A+
St Marys Academy
Portland Chinese School
Northwest Academy
Lincoln High School
Metropolitan Learning Center
Benson Polytechnic High School
Yourth Progress Learning Center
Pacific Crest Community School
Cleveland High School
Wilson High School
Oregon Outreach
Grant High School
Jefferson High School
Rosemary Anderson High School/Portland Oic
Trillium
Franklin High School
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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 F

Downtown has an overall rating of 37% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (2)
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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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Terry Schrunk Plaza
      Keller Fountain Park
      Plaza Blocks
      Pettygrove Park
      Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
      South Park Blocks
      Mill Ends Park
      Lovejoy Fountain Park

      Entertainment

      Wells Fargo History Exhibit
      Keller Auditorium
      Justice Center Sidewalk Gallery
      Portland Police Museum
      Bottle & Bottega
      Oregon Historical Society
      Newmark Theatre
      Dolores Winningstad Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Rose's Deli
      Potbelly
      Katie's Cafe
      Gilini's Deli Style Restaurant
      Café Portlandia
      India Chaat House
      Saigon Kitchen
      Las Cazuelas

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 21.1% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      23%

      49% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      34%

      30% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 143/100 - which is 28% higher than Oregon.
      Downtown
      143

      43% 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 Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 8,567, which are 161% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      8,567 per 100k people

      269% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      269% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $49,632 which is 7% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $49,63210% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,10731% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown 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

      B Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $462,350 - which is 87% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $462,350150% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49958% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      66% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 37% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      37%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      2 total surveys

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